Mill Hill Wombwell, Barnsley
60 addresses across 2 postcodes (S73), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1803084.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (B: 25, C: 7, D: 13).
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Highfield Park, is about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 60 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wombwell Medical Centre Practice, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £35,750 | £35,750 | £35,750 |
| 1996 | 1 | £33,500 | £33,500 | £33,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2022 | 21 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | 26 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 6 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 21 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 3 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Mar 2010 | 21 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2008 | S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 22 Dec 1999 | 6 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £35,750 | |
| 26 Jun 1996 | 10 S73 8SJ | Semi-detached | £33,500 |
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (44); House, detached (1). Built: 2014 (25); 1950-1966 (12); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (31 addresses)
- 6, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 7, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 11, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 14, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 15, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 16, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 17, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 18a, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 19, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 19a, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 20, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 20a, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 21, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 24, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 25, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 30, Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 31 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 32 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 33 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 34 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 35 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 36 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 37 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 38 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 39 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 40 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 41 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 42 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 44 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 45 Mill Hill, Wombwell
- 46 Mill Hill, Wombwell
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 (62% 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.
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, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 8SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| S73 8SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 60 addresses are between 55 m and 62 m above sea level (59 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S73 8SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S73 8SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Elsecar 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pearson Crescent/Wortley Avenue Wombwell | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A1 Barnsley Town Centre | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Wombwell Station Park and Ride | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 40.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wombwell Medical Centre Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Wombwell Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Highfield Park 1,900 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,150 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wombwell Lane Allotments 5,510 m² | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Swaithe Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Oaks Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Lees Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Broomhill Flash | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Jump Valley | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 55 | 60 |
5 of the street's 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Oak Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakhill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Express Wombwell Convenience Store S73 8SN | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Aldham Mill Farm S73 8EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Greggs S73 8DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| White Rose Service Station S73 8DT | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| China Palace S73 8DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Today Metro Stores S73 8EP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wortley Avenue (24); On or near Pearson Crescent (17); On or near Mill Hill (17); On or near Simons Way (12); On or near Holgate (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Wortley Avenue · Holgate · Pearson Crescent · Pearson Drive · Simons Way · Spring Walk · Moorbank View · Moorbank Road · Moorbank Close · Woodbourn Gardens · Janets Walk · Mont Walk
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.