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S73

BARNSLEY

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S73 covers BARNSLEY in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £207,399
1yr change ▼ 22.3%
Crime 44% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£207,399

▼ 22.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

28% below national avg

Crime Rate

45.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

44% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

300 Mbps

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.

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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

£171K £184K £197K £210K £223K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

62

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.

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300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about S73 BARNSLEY

What is the average house price in S73 BARNSLEY?
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 BARNSLEY 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 is the population of S73 BARNSLEY?
The population of S73 (BARNSLEY) is approximately 276,595 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S73 BARNSLEY?
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.

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