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S73 9 area guide

Who lives in S73 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Barnsley
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber
Population
11,028 (2024)
At a glance

What S73 9 is like

The S73 9 postcode sector in Barnsley covers 202 live postcodes and is home to about 11,028 people across 7 census neighbourhoods. 60.1% of households own their home, 19% rent privately and 20.1% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 50.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in S73 9 sold for a median of £160,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How S73 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.7/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
7/ 10

Around the middle — 32.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£160,000

Median over 56 sales in S73 9, −3% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 42 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
75%

of 4 rated schools in S73 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£40,127

Average a year, before tax — higher than 12% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.7 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  2. 02
    An older population

    22.1% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  3. 03
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in S73 9 are 107% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

S73 9 FAQs

01
Is S73 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.7 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 32.1 per 1,000 people a year, band 7 of 10 nationally. 75% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in S73 9?

The median sale price over the last year was £160,000.

Homes in S73 9 sold for a median of £160,000 across 56 sales in the year to August 2026, −3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is S73 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 32.1 offences per 1,000 people a year around S73 9, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 7 of 10.
04
Who lives in S73 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.4% of residents. 60.1% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (51.2%).
05
Which council covers S73 9?

S73 9 is in Barnsley.

S73 9 is in Barnsley, in Yorkshire and The Humber. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is S73 9?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 42 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Wombwell Rail Station, 2.0 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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