# S73 0UY Area Summary
The S73 0UY postcode covers part of Wombwell, a historic former mining town situated between Barnsley and Rotherham in South Yorkshire. This residential area represents excellent value for money in the South Yorkshire property market, with an average property price of £151,387 based on 63 properties – significantly below the national average. The postcode predominantly features traditional terraced housing and semi-detached properties that were originally built to accommodate the area's mining community, alongside some more modern developments from recent decades.
Wombwell has undergone considerable regeneration since the decline of the coal industry, transforming into a practical commuter location with good road links to Barnsley (approximately 3 miles), Sheffield, and the M1 motorway. The area appeals primarily to first-time buyers, families seeking affordable housing, and buy-to-let investors attracted by the lower entry prices and steady rental demand. Local amenities include traditional high street shops, supermarkets, primary schools, and community facilities, though many residents travel to nearby Barnsley for wider shopping and employment opportunities.
The property market here remains accessible and stable, offering opportunities for buyers priced out of more expensive South Yorkshire locations whilst still maintaining connectivity to larger urban centres and employment hubs across the region.
The average house price in S73 0UY, Barnsley is £151,387. Prices range from £63,995 to £310,000.
There are 63 properties in S73 0UY, Barnsley.
S73 0UY contains 22 terraced properties, 18 flat / maisonette properties, 13 detached properties, 9 semi-detached properties.
Average house prices in S73 0UY have risen by 45.9% from £124,551 in 2005 to £181,667 in 2024.
S73 0UY is located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England.