A6195 Wombwell, Barnsley
6 addresses across 1 postcode (S73), about 650 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 1804463.
- Flood: 24 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Barnsley costs £2,326 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 390 m away, and Broomhill Park (8.3 hectares) is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wombwell Gms Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 93 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Barnsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,326 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,551 | £1,809 | £2,068 | £2,326 | £2,843 | £3,360 | £3,877 | £4,652 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (34% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former fire station, Knollbeck Lane, Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham, S73 0TX: up to 66 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Hollowgate Avenue, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 24 at medium risk and 29 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 79 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 20 medium, 31 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 23 m and 29 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S73 0UX | 100% | 72% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Elsecar 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wath Road/Kingfisher Drive Brampton | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW2 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Wombwell Station Park and Ride | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 43.3 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wombwell Gms Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brampton Village Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 George Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lodges (Wathwood Hospital) | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Wombwell Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Wath Upon Dearne, Retail Park Phase 2 Manvers Way Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Broomhill Park 8.3 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bierlow Park Play Area 200 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Everill Gate Allotments 1,360 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Flash | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Park Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Lund Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Gorse Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Jump Valley | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Barnsley: see them on the Barnsley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley (Dearne Valley) Premier Inn S73 0UN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Junction S73 0XB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Riverside Catering (RMBC) S73 0XH | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2020 |
| The Limetrees S73 0XH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Cortonwood Community Comeback Centre S73 0XQ | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| The Talk of the Town S73 0XG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Wath Road Convenience Store S73 0XG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Sid Bailey S73 0TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kingfisher Drive (31); On or near Teal Close (27); On or near Bittern Croft (15); On or near A6195 (13); On or near Redshank Place (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 87% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- S73 0UX: 6 addresses of 91 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Redshank Place · Teal Close · Kingfisher Mews · Grebe Court · Bittern Croft · Kingfisher Drive · Wath Road · Newlands Way · Wath Road · Meadowgate · Navigation Way · Dearne Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.