Bow Royd Wombwell, Barnsley
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (S73), about 90 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 1803822.
- Flood: 4 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 B; Band D in Barnsley costs £2,326 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 97% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wombwell Park, is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wombwell Gms Practice, about 200 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 B (41% of about 1,000 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 kings road school site: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 82 bondfield crescent, wombwell, barnsley, s73 8tl: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Former wombwell high school: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| S73 8HL | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S73 0AG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 33 m and 35 m above sea level (34 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S73 0AG | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| S73 8HL | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Elsecar 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road/High Street Wombwell | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A1 Barnsley Town Centre | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Wombwell Station Park and Ride | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 41.9 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wombwell Gms Practice | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 3 George Street (Dental Surgery) | 300 m |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wombwell Police Station | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Wombwell Park 4.1 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Summer Lane Allotments 1.0 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Lund Hill | Hill | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Broomhill Flash | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Wombwell Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Jump Valley | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Oak Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| High View Primary Learning Centre | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upperwood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| The Ellis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KungFu Chinese Takeaway S73 0AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Gadget Hub S73 0AY | Retailers - other | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blueeolives S73 0AY | Retailers - other | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rowlands Pharmacy S73 0AJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Pizza Top S73 0AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Temple Gym S73 0AH | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Poundland S73 8AE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Queenie's Treats S73 0AG | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Horseshoe S73 0AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| The Bakehouse S73 0AA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Wombwell Mini Market S73 0AA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Z A Akram Chemist S73 0AA | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Wombwell Recreation Centre S73 0BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Erica's S73 0BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Staniforths S73 8BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (57); On or near Smith Street (19); On or near New Street (17); On or near High Street (14); On or near Station Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 50% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Station Road · Smith Street · Mayflower Way · Clarkes Croft · Parkhill Road · New Street · Mitchells Way · Willow Gardens · Clarkes Croft · Marsh Street · Edward Street · Saffron Court
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.