S73 Postcode District
S73 is the Postcode District for Wombwell, Barnsley South Yorkshire
The S73 postcode district is located in the S Sheffield postal area, S73 has a population of 29,250 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 7.72 square miles (19.98 square kilometres or 4,937.67 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the S73 postcode district is Wombwell, located in the county of South Yorkshire, England. The most significant post town in this district is Barnsley.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector S73 0, covers Wombwell and Brampton and Hemingfield in South Yorkshire.
The sector S73 3 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector S73 8, covers Wombwell in South Yorkshire.
The sector S73 9, covers Darfield in South Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is BARNSLEY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Barnsley District (B) (704 postal codes), and finally, the Rotherham District (B) area (51 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Wath upon Dearne | 2.47 | SE |
| Worsbrough | 3.15 | W |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 3.24 | E |
| Thurnscoe | 3.38 | ENE |
| Goldthorpe | 3.68 | E |
| Barnsley | 4.22 | WNW |
| Mexborough | 4.56 | ESE |
| Rawmarsh | 4.77 | SSE |
| South Kirkby | 5.68 | NNE |
| Royston | 5.72 | NNW |
| Hemsworth | 6.38 | NNE |
| South Elmsall | 6.47 | NE |
| Rotherham | 6.66 | SSE |
| Conisbrough | 7.35 | ESE |
| Stocksbridge | 8.82 | WSW |
| Adwick le Street | 9.12 | ENE |
| Penistone | 9.82 | W |
| Bentley | 10.25 | E |
| Sheffield | 10.30 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 769
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | BARNSLEY | S73 8 | 239 |
| Wombwell | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 201 |
| Darfield | BARNSLEY | S73 9 | 200 |
| Brampton | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 51 |
| Hemingfield | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 48 |
| Wombwell | BARNSLEY | S73 8 | 7 |
| Darfield | BARNSLEY | S73 9 | 5 |
| Brampton | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 4 |
| Brampton | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 3 |
| Wombwell | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 2 |
| Hemingfield | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 2 |
| Wombwell | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 2 |
| Brampton | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 2 |
| Brampton | BARNSLEY | S73 0 | 1 |
| Wombwell | BARNSLEY | S73 8 | 1 |
| Wombwell | BARNSLEY | S73 8 | 1 |
Street list for S73
BRAMPTON ROAD B6089
Minor roadWATH-UPON-DEARNE, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Minor Road
USRN: 32604037
DEARNE VALLEY PARKWAY EASTBOUND A6195
A-roadHEMINGFIELD, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A Road
USRN: 1804479
DEARNE VALLEY PARKWAY NORTHBOUND A6195
A-roadWOMBWELL, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A Road
USRN: 1804473
DEARNE VALLEY PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND A6195
A-roadWOMBWELL, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A Road
USRN: 1804472
DEARNE VALLEY PARKWAY WESTBOUND A6195
A-roadHEMINGFIELD, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A Road
USRN: 1804478
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CORTON WOOD | 268 |
| HIGH STREET B6096 | 189 |
| HIGH STREET B6096 | 189 |
| CORTONWOOD DRIVE | 78 |
| NANNY MARR CRESCENT | 73 |
| BRAMHAM CROFT | 67 |
| GARDEN STREET B6096 | 66 |
| BARNSLEY ROAD A633 | 66 |
| SUMMER LANE | 65 |
| SUMMER LANE | 65 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2586 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 706 |
| Public order | 502 |
| Vehicle crime | 481 |
| Shoplifting | 458 |
| Burglary | 411 |
| Other theft | 405 |
| Other crime | 298 |
| Drugs | 142 |
| Possession of weapons | 89 |
| Robbery | 73 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BARNSLEY | WOMBWELL | 83 | S73 8BH | View map |
| STATION ROAD | BARNSLEY | WOMBWELL | 19 | S73 0AY | View map |
| CORTONWOOD | BARNSLEY | BRAMPTON BIERLOW | 17 | S73 0UF | View map |
| BARNSLEY ROAD | BARNSLEY | WOMBWELL | 16 | S73 8HT | View map |
| CORTONWOOD DRIVE | BARNSLEY | BRAMPTON | 15 | S73 0FA | View map |
| SNAPE HILL ROAD | BARNSLEY | DARFIELD | 14 | S73 9JU | View map |
| PARK STREET | BARNSLEY | WOMBWELL | 11 | S73 0HF | View map |
| HOUGH LANE | BARNSLEY | WOMBWELL | 10 | S73 0EX | View map |
| KNOLLBECK LANE | BARNSLEY | BRAMPTON | 7 | S73 0TP | View map |
| CEMETERY ROAD | BARNSLEY | HEMINGFIELD | 6 | S73 0PU | View map |
| GARDEN STREET | BARNSLEY | DARFIELD | 6 | S73 9AA | View map |
Schools in the district
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Street , Wombwell , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 0HS
Headteacher: Mrs Chloe Lawson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Street , Hemingfield , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 0PS
Headteacher: Mrs Emily Edwards (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chapel Avenue , Brampton Bierlow , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 0XH
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Aston (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chapel Avenue , Brampton Bierlow , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 0XH
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Benbow (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stonyford Road , Wombwell , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 8AF
Headteacher: Mrs Mary Jane Holcroft (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Dove Valley Way , Wombwell , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 8FE
Headteacher: Mr Toby Eastaugh
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Netherwood Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Dove Valley Way , Wombwell , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 8FE
Headteacher: Mr Jonny Mitchell
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
High View Primary Learning Centre
Phase: Primary
Address:
Newsome Avenue , Wombwell , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 8QS
Headteacher: Geraldine Wilson (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 8TX
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Wilks Julie Meiner (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
All Saints Academy Darfield
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Street , Darfield , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 9EU
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Green
Ofsted rating: Good
The Darfield Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Snape Hill Road , Darfield , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 9LT
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Vickers
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Phase: Primary
Address:
Snape Hill Road , Darfield , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 9LT
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Barr
Ofsted rating: Good
Upperwood Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dartree Walk , Darfield , Barnsley
Postcode: S73 9NL
Headteacher: Alistair Budd (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 4 GARDEN STREET, DARFIELD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 9AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Darfield Dental Practice | 16 SCHOOL STREET, DARFIELD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 9ET | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | 3 George Street (dental Surgery) | 3 GEORGE STREET, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0DD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Surgery | 12 BARNSLEY ROAD, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 8DD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | High Street (dental Surgery) | 55 HIGH STREET, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, S73 8HS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wombwell Gms Practice | MAYFLOWER WAY, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0AJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01226 752361 |
| 2 | Garland House Surgery | GARLAND HOUSE, 1 CHURCH STREET, DARFIELD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 9JX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01226 759622 |
| 3 | Wombwell Medical Centre Practice | GEORGE STREET, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0DD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01226 752470 |
| 4 | Brampton Health Centre Practice | THE HEALTH CENTRE, CLIFFE ROAD, BRAMPTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0XP | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowlands Pharmacy | 5 GEORGE STREET, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0DD | PHARMACY | Call 01226 753355 |
| 2 | Rowlands Pharmacy | CHAPELFIELD MEDICAL CTR, MAYFLOWER WAY, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0AJ | PHARMACY | Call 01226 753425 |
| 3 | Pickfords Pharmacy | 65 KNOLLBECK LANE, BRAMPTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0TW | PHARMACY | Call 01226 341281 |
| 4 | Z A Akram Ltd | 22 HIGH STREET, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0AA | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Stone Pharmacy | 1 CHURCH STREET, DARFIELD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 9JX | PHARMACY | Call 01226 270240 |
| 6 | Morrisons Pharmacy | CORTONWOOD RETAIL PARK, BRAMPTON, BARNSLEY, S73 0TB | PHARMACY | Call 01226 754763 |
| 7 | Boots | CORTONWOOD, BRAMPTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 0TB | PHARMACY | Call 01226 341957 |
| 8 | Well | 2 SNAPE HILL ROAD, DARFIELD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 9JU | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivision Opticians (wombwell) | 77A HIGH STREET, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 8HS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Wombwell Specsavers Limited | 89 HIGH STREET, WOMBWELL, BARNSLEY, S73 8HS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £271,464 | 91 | £259,458 | 129 | £267,423 | 96 | £257,465 | 99 |
| Semi-detached | £166,866 | 142 | £159,468 | 207 | £154,452 | 177 | £149,955 | 216 |
| Terraced | £124,770 | 160 | £113,225 | 192 | £111,994 | 165 | £111,063 | 206 |
| Flats | £95,033 | 15 | £87,400 | 10 | £110,324 | 17 | £111,818 | 11 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Wombwell
CRS Code: WOM
Operator: NT
Line: Penistone Line|Hallam Line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J36
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.44
Average Driving Distance: 4.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 747
M1 J35A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.93
Average Driving Distance: 6.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 747
M1 J35
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.20
Average Driving Distance: 7.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 747
M1 J37
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.21
Average Driving Distance: 6.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 746
A1(M) J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.92
Average Driving Distance: 8.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
A1(M) J37
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.04
Average Driving Distance: 7.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 261
M1 J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.25
Average Driving Distance: 9.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 106
M1 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.46
Average Driving Distance: 10.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 380
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| S73 0 | Wombwell Delivery Office |
| S73 8 | Wombwell Delivery Office |
| S73 9 | Wombwell Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | 7 | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| S | 7 | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve | Wildlife | Nature Reserve / Wetlands / Wildlife Trips | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the S73 postal code is Wombwell followed by Darfield, and Brampton.
The S73 Postcode shares a border with S70 (BARNSLEY, Worsbrough, Birdwell), S63 (Wath-upon-Dearne, Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe), S71 (BARNSLEY, Royston, Carlton) and S72 (Cudworth, Grimethorpe, Shafton).
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