Postcode report
S73 0FP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About S73 0FP: area rating, property, schools and local change
S73 0FP is a postcode in Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S73 0FP, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S73 0FP are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S73 0FP is based on Barnsley 026 Census 2021. It covers 9,591 residents, 1,477 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near S73 0FP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S73 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £135k from 142 rolling sales, down 10.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S73 0FP can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S73 0FP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S73 0FP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S73 0FP
Is S73 0FP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S73 0FP?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S73 0FP?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S73 0FP?
LocaleIQ matched S73 0FP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S73 0FP?
The latest median sold price is £135k based on 142 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S73 0FP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.