Wainwright Avenue is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 8LS is located in the Wombwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wainwright Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 8GE, S73 8LY, S73 8LX, S73 8GD, S73 8LT, S73 8LU, S73 8QT, S73 8LZ, S73 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 8LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 38.3% | 46.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 36.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 48.6% | 50.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 20.5% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 14.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 19.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 19.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wainwright Avenue was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wainwright Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 285th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wainwright Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-07-18 | £263,563 |
| 20 Wainwright Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-30 | £171,451 |
| 40 Wainwright Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2022-07-08 | £132,198 |
| 24 Wainwright Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-05-27 | £144,421 |
| 17 Wainwright Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-20 | £150,198 |
S73 8LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Highfields Junior School Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood View Infant School Aldham House Lane , Wombwell S73 8RQ | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Aldham Junior and Infant School Aldham House Lane , Wombwell S73 8RQ | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts Nanny Marr Road , Darfield S73 9AB | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT | - not rated | 699 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bird Box Cafe Limited | The Hut, Dovecliffe Road | 423 yd | |
| Mrs Hudson's | 1 Barnsley Road | 660 yd | |
| Thai 25 Street Food | 25 Barnsley Road | 700 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 77 High Street | 924 yd | |
| Coffee Thyme | 67 High Street | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Sheaf | Barley Sheaf Hotel, 1 Aldham House Lane | 465 yd | |
| Wombwell Main Community and Sports Association | Wombwell Main Community And Sports Association, Windmill Road | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken | 199a Barnsley Road | 393 yd | |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India | 1a Copeland Road | 552 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, 245 Barnsley Road | 588 yd | |
| China Palace | 28 Aldham Cottages, Barnsley Road | 621 yd | |
| Delicious | 10 Barnsley Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 62 High Street | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Mitchell & Darfield Welfare Ground ROY KILNER ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Wombwell Main Sports Ground WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre BONDFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior (Closed) Bondfield Close | grass pitches | 970 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.