Dearne Close, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0ST

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 0ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	51.8%	1.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.6%	48.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of S73 0ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.1%	24.9%	4.8%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	66.7%	56%	-10.7%	44.2%	11.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.4%	9.3%	2.9%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	5.6%	8%	2.4%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.2%	46%	-2.2%	48.4%	-2.4%
Good health	32.8%	30.6%	-2.2%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	16.4%	19.4%	3.0%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	2.6%	3.6%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.1%	15.6%	-7.5%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	11.2%	0.9%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	16.5%	-5.3%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	11.2%	4.4%	5.3%	5.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	19.6%	4.6%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	21.4%	3.0%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	4.7%	4.5%	-0.2%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.3%	99.6%	0.3%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.9%	98.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.9%	76.7%	12.2%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Dearne Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dearne Close was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dearne Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S73 0ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dearne Close are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dearne Close, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for S73 0ST

Average Price
£237,043

Semi-Detached
£212,152

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£255,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dearne Close

Average Price
£241,749

Semi-Detached
£218,665

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£259,063

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dearne CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Dearne Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2020-09-10	£179,493
13 Dearne Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2013-08-15	£187,138
12 Dearne Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£152,500	2004-09-03	£286,965
7 Dearne Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2004-04-01	£281,884
14 Dearne Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2003-12-12	£280,263

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S73 0ST

Employment

S73 0ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in S73 0ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	19
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Construction	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	14
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Chapel Avenue , Brampton Bierlow S73 0XH	3out of 4	556 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Chapel Avenue , Brampton Bierlow S73 0XH	- not rated	556 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS	3out of 4	904 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS	- not rated	904 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wombwell King's Road Infant School King's Road , Wombwell S73 0JF	- not rated	1,204 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU	- not rated	940 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	- not rated	2,210 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	3out of 4	2,210 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts Nanny Marr Road , Darfield S73 9AB	- not rated	2,631 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	3out of 4	3,755 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dearne Valley College Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW	- not rated	5,304 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT	- not rated	1,863 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL	- not rated	1,918 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks School Oak Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7BB	- not rated	4,239 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roosters	29 Chapel Avenue	519 yd
McDonalds	Corton Wood Business Park, Cortonwood Drive	565 yd
Cafe G's	56a Knollbeck Lane	597 yd
Micky's Kitchen	Heaven Leigh Cafe, Knollbeck Lane	597 yd
Costa Coffee	Corton Wood	976 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Meadows	Brewsters, Meadowgate	532 yd
Anglers Rest	Anglers Rest, 66 Park Street	831 yd
Bulls Head	Bulls Head, Knollbeck Lane	841 yd
The Tavern	Lundhill Tavern, Beech House Road	917 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tunstall Cross Fisheries	2 Everill Gate Lane	458 yd
San San Takeaway	67 Knollbeck Lane	458 yd
DNA Meals	Cortonwood Miners & Community Welfare Scheme, Knollbeck Lane	842 yd
Brampton Chippy	99 Knollbeck Avenue	870 yd
Sopranos	103 Knollbeck Avenue	870 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Marks & Spencer, Corton Wood	976 yd
Morrisons	Corton Wood	976 yd
Asda	Corton Wood	976 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brampton Bierlow Park REDSHANK PLACE	cycling, grass pitches	691 yd
Cortonwood Miners Welfare Scheme Knollbeck Lane	grass pitches	840 yd
Lundhill Playing Fields LUNDHILL ROAD	grass pitches	873 yd
Wombwell Park Street Primary School PARK STREET	grass pitches	897 yd
Wombwell High School (Closed) Roebuck Street	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	940 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.