Owler Close Wombwell, Barnsley
12 addresses across 1 postcode (S73), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1804803.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, B: 5, C: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Highfield Park, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wombwell Medical Centre Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (1). Built: 2016 (6); 2012 onwards (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
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 (84% of about 750 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)
- 82 bondfield crescent, wombwell, barnsley, s73 8tl: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 69 m and 71 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S73 8FP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Elsecar 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newsome Avenue/Yvonne Grove Wombwell | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A1 Barnsley Town Centre | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Wombwell Station Park and Ride | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 41 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wombwell Medical Centre Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wombwell Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highfield Park 1,900 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Loxley Community Garden 2,110 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,150 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Street Allotments 7,720 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) west. 4 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Swaithe Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Lund Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Broomhill Flash | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Jump Valley | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is 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 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Oak Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken S73 8DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Premier S73 8DR | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| High View Primary Learning - Kitchen S73 8QS | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkies S73 8QS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Kids World Wombwell S73 8QS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs S73 8DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| White Rose Service Station S73 8DT | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| The Barley Sheaf S73 8QD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| China Palace S73 8DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aldham House Lane (9); On or near Willow Garth (9); On or near Wilson Street (7); On or near Wainwright Place (7); On or near Yvonne Grove (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 8FP: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Willow Garth · Longfield Close · Storey's Gate · Yvonne Grove · Low Laithes View · Upton Close · Wainwright Place · Wainwright Avenue · Neville Close · Rose Place · Roy Kilner Road · Dove View
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.