Washington Avenue is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 8PF 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 Washington Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 8PG, S73 8PE, S73 8PP, S73 8NU, S73 8PW, S73 8PU, S73 8PX, S73 8PB, S73 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S73 8PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46% | 47.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 41% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 37.3% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 6.4% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 37.4% | 46.2% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 28.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 16% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around S73 8PF this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 31.9% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.7% | 98.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washington Avenue was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Washington Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 364th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Washington Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-03-28 | £169,017 |
| 26 Washington Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-17 | £193,127 |
| 24 Washington Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-28 | £174,355 |
| 6 Washington Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-05-17 | £191,896 |
| 26 Washington Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2019-10-25 | £162,248 |
S73 8PF 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 4,588 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 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Highfields Junior School Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts Nanny Marr Road , Darfield S73 9AB | - not rated | 3,346 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 | 490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT | - not rated | 878 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 3,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hudson's | 1 Barnsley Road | 871 yd | |
| Thai 25 Street Food | 25 Barnsley Road | 888 yd | |
| The Courtyard | 51 High Street | 964 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 77 High Street | 964 yd | |
| Coffee Thyme | 67 High Street | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Main Community and Sports Association | Wombwell Main Community And Sports Association, Windmill Road | 141 yd | |
| The Barley Sheaf | Barley Sheaf Hotel, 1 Aldham House Lane | 418 yd | |
| The George | George Hotel, 14 George Street | 1,035 yd | |
| Hillies Golf Course | Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course, Wentworth View | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiu Hing Chinese Takeaway | 273 Hough Lane | 297 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 338a Hough Lane | 318 yd | |
| Catch Fish & Chips | 340 Hough Lane | 318 yd | |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India | 1a Copeland Road | 393 yd | |
| Yung's Chop Suey Bar | 210 Hough Lane | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 62 High Street | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Main Sports Ground WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre BONDFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior (Closed) Bondfield Close | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course WENTWORTH VIEW | golf | 985 yd |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 1,083 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 | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.