S73 0FX postcode in Wombwell, Barnsley
S73 0FX is a postcode in Wombwell, in the Wombwell ward of Barnsley. It is in the Barnsley South parliamentary constituency and the South Yorkshire police force area, and has been in use since November 2025.
Where S73 0FX is, and what is near it
- S73 0FX
- Other postcodes in S73 0: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.5264, longitude -1.3912)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after S73 0FX?
- BarnsleyCouncil, for all local services Barnsley: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around S73 0FX Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- South YorkshirePolice force area
- Barnsley SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Stephanie Peacock (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Stephanie Peacock
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at S73 0FX?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for S73 0FX. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at S73 0FX?
BinDayBuddy has not read Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's days for S73 0FX today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for S73 0FX on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is S73 0FX at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include S73 0FX.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Barnsley
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for S73 0FX: 2,255 properties in Barnsley are at high risk (1.7% of all its properties). All the figures for Barnsley
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of S73 0FX is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:41 on 22 October 2026.
- River Dove from Aldham Bridge to Low Valley including Wombwell Ings Caravan SiteFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Dove from Aldham Bridge to Low Valley including Wombwell Ings Caravan Site
- River Dearne catchmentFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Dearne catchment
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 10:41 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near S73 0FX?
Homes in S73 0 sold for a typical £182,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 158 sales, down 5.1% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £275,000 31 sales
- Semi-detached £192,000 59 sales
- Terraced £140,000 59 sales
- Flat or maisonette £88,000 9 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole S73 district: a typical £171,250 from 298 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in S73 0FX
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in S73 0FX from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near S73 0FX?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,000 homes in the neighbourhood around S73 0FX. The largest share of them, 41%, are in council tax band B. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (34%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Barnsley for 2026‑27: £2,326. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,551 (band A) to £2,326 (band D); band B, the most common, is £1,809.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 400 (40%) | £1,551 |
| Band B | about 410 (41%) | £1,809 |
| Band C | about 150 (15%) | £2,068 |
| Band D | about 40 (4%) | £2,326 |
| Band E | withheld | £2,843 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,360 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,877 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,652 |
When the homes were built
- 34% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 32% 1965 to 1982
- 1% 1983 to 1999
- 19% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- 9% 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Barnsley before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of S73 0FX is in (ONS area E01007449), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near S73 0FX?
The nearest open schools to S73 0FX, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to S73 0FX?
The nearest railway station to the centre of S73 0FX is Wombwell Rail Station, 1.9 km away in a straight line.
- Wombwell Rail Station Railway station 1.9 kmCycle
- Elsecar Rail Station Railway station 3.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Station Road/Valley Road, 125 m away.
More stations near S73 0FX, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near S73 0FX?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of S73 0FX, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Wombwell Gms Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 752361 550 mWalk
- Wombwell Medical Centre Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 752470 700 mWalk
- Garland House Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 759622 1.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near S73 0FX?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of S73 0FX on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near S73 0FX?
The nearest to the centre of S73 0FX, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Trinity House Orthodontics 650 mWalk
- Mydentist - George Street - Wombwell Phone 01226 753116 700 mWalk
- FP Dental Phone 01226 750342 750 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to S73 0FX?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Montagu Hospital, Mexborough Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 01709 585171 7.6 kmDrive
- Barnsley Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 730000 8.0 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near S73 0FX?
The nearest care homes to the centre of S73 0FX, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Parkside Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01226 759371 650 mWalk
- The Ings Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 666111 650 mWalk
- Valley Park Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2024 · Phone 01226 751745 650 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near S73 0FX?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of S73 0FX, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Rowlands Pharmacy, Chapelfield Medical Ctr Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01226 753425 550 mWalk
- Z A Akram Ltd Mon and Tue 8:45am to 6pm; Wed 8:45am to 5:30pm; Thu and Fri 8:45am to 6pm; Sat 8:45am to 1pm; Sun closed 650 mWalk
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 5 George Street Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01226 753355 700 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near S73 0FX?
The nearest vets to the centre of S73 0FX on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Abbey Vets 550 mWalk
- Vets4Pets 2.0 kmCycle
- Abbey Veterinary Group 4.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is S73 0FX in a conservation area?
The centre of S73 0FX is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near S73 0FX?
Police.uk records 191 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of S73 0FX in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 9, drugs 4, possession of weapons 3, other crime 2, shoplifting 1, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for S73 0FX
- Ward
- Wombwell
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wombwell
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- November 2025
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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