S73 — BARNSLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S73

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S73 is £207,399, which is 10% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S73 cost 27.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S73 have fallen 22.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£265,923	311
Semi-detached	£159,560	523
Terraced	£116,456	511
Flat	£99,405	42
All types	£207,399	1433

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S73

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 45.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S73 has a crime rate well 44% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

17.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S73

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S73 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
All Saints Academy Darfield	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Upperwood Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
High View Primary Learning Centre	Primary	Good	mi
Wombwell Park Street Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S73 are 300.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S73 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S73 — BARNSLEY

Area Summary

S73 (BARNSLEY) offers affordable property prices (£207,399, 28% below national average), low crime (44% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (300 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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S72

BARNSLEY

£178K

▼ 0.1% YoY

S74

BARNSLEY

£185K

▲ 4.0% YoY

S75

BARNSLEY

£240K

▼ 3.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S73?

The average house price in S73 (BARNSLEY) is £207,399, based on 1433 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 22.3% over the past year.

Is S73 a safe area to live?

Crime in S73 is significantly below the national average (45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S73?

There are 10 schools in or near S73. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in S73?

Council tax in S73 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S73?

The average broadband download speed in S73 is 300 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S73 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in S73 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 276,595.