Bartholomew Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S73 8LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	48.6%	-4.0%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	47.4%	51.4%	4.0%	49.0%	2.4%

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 area around S73 8LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.9%	44.5%	8.6%	37.9%	6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	40.1%	38.5%	-1.6%	44.2%	-5.7%
Separated	6%	1.4%	-4.6%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	11.1%	9.9%	-1.2%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	6.9%	5.7%	-1.2%	6.1%	-0.4%

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	39.2%	38.9%	-0.3%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	37.3%	41.9%	4.6%	33.6%	8.3%
Fair health	12.3%	12.3%	0.0%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	8.6%	6.3%	-2.3%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	2.6%	0.6%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 17.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.7%	22%	-4.7%	18.2%	3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	10.8%	-2.6%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	16.4%	-2.0%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	8.4%	3.8%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	20.6%	9.1%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	17.5%	17.8%	0.3%	33.8%	-16.0%
Other	7.8%	3.8%	-4.0%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	0.9%	0.0%
White	94.4%	94.9%	0.5%	81.4%	13.5%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.8%	88%	-6.8%	83.2%	4.8%
European Union	1.5%	9.9%	8.4%	6.1%	3.8%
Africa	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	88%	-6.4%	83.2%	4.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	3%	3.0%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	4.1%	4.5%	0.4%	2.2%	2.3%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.6%	76.7%	-6.1%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	5.7%	0.9%	4.8%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	19.5%	13.5%	6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.2%	37.2%	9.0%
Christian	48.3%	46.2%	2.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Bartholomew Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bartholomew Street was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bartholomew Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 304th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S73 8LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Bartholomew Street are based on 115 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 Bartholomew Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for S73 8LE

Average Price
£83,106

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£84,881

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£58,258

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bartholomew Street

Average Price
£103,950

Semi-Detached
£162,804

Terraced
£102,234

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£57,303

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bartholomew Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Bartholomew Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£109,995	2025-02-28	£111,444
10 Bartholomew Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£51,000	2023-07-08	£55,820
16 Bartholomew Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2022-05-27	£84,228
30 Bartholomew Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2022-05-19	£89,844
12 Bartholomew Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£61,000	2021-11-17	£72,433

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S73 8LE

Employment

S73 8LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Part-Time Employee	44
Retired	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Self-Employed	20
Other	14
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	8
Other	8
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS	4out of 4	182 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX	4out of 4	527 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS	3out of 4	1,423 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Stonyford Road , Wombwell S73 8AF	3out of 4	1,583 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT	3out of 4	1,986 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	2out of 4	1,086 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	3,389 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX	2out of 4	4,088 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mrs Hudson's	1 Barnsley Road	351 yd
Thai 25 Street Food	25 Barnsley Road	389 yd
The Bird Box Cafe Limited	The Hut, Dovecliffe Road	584 yd
Balti Palace	77 High Street	607 yd
Coffee Thyme	67 High Street	607 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Barley Sheaf	Barley Sheaf Hotel, 1 Aldham House Lane	619 yd
Wombwell Main Community and Sports Association	Wombwell Main Community And Sports Association, Windmill Road	777 yd
The George	George Hotel, 14 George Street	806 yd
The Horseshoe	Horseshoe Hotel, High Street	840 yd
Prince Of Wales	Prince Of Wales Hotel, High Street	878 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flying Pizza & Taste of India	1a Copeland Road	346 yd
Delicious	10 Barnsley Road	456 yd
American Fried Chicken	199a Barnsley Road	510 yd
BFC	79 High Street	607 yd
Dino's Pizzeria	57 High Street	607 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco, 62 High Street		602 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue	grass pitches	152 yd
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre BONDFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches	683 yd
Wombwell Oakfield Junior (Closed) Bondfield Close	grass pitches	696 yd
Mitchell & Darfield Welfare Ground ROY KILNER ROAD	grass pitches	718 yd
Wombwell Main Sports Ground WINDMILL ROAD	grass pitches	855 yd
Temple Gym STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	891 yd
Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	900 yd
Wombwell Community Hall Church Street		924 yd
Wombwell Recreation Ground STATION ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	965 yd
Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre NETHERWOOD NETHERWOOD DOVE VALLEY WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,084 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	179.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	270.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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