Wombwell North
Barnsley 023 · 4 sub-areas · 8,112 residents
Barnsley 023 is a residential area within Barnsley, home to around 8,100 people and one of the more affordable parts of Yorkshire. Median house prices sit at roughly £159,000 — well below the regional norm — and you'd typically need only about two and a half years' savings to cover a deposit. It's a car-dependent neighbourhood, though the nearest major employment centre is under 45 minutes away.
Wombwell North is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 43 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Wombwell North?
4 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Wombwell North in Barnsley
Living in Wombwell North
This part of Barnsley is solidly residential in character — the kind of area where most people own their homes, drive to work, and aren't making a big trade-off on greenspace to do it. Around two thirds of residents can reach green open space within a short walk, and the nearest park or greenspace is typically just 270 metres away. It doesn't have the density or buzz of a city centre neighbourhood, but that's partly the point.
On cost, this is one of the more accessible corners of Yorkshire. Median house prices of around £159,000 put it well within reach for first-time buyers, and with a deposit timeline of roughly two and a half years at local salaries, ownership is genuinely within reach for many residents — not just an aspiration. That's a rare position compared to most English cities.
The area skews slightly younger than you might expect from a settled suburban neighbourhood, with around a quarter of residents aged 18–34. But it's also balanced across the middle decades: nearly one in five residents is aged 50–64, and the over-65 share is similar. Around a third of households are single-person, which points to a mix of younger renters and older residents living alone. Owner-occupation sits at just over half, with private and social renting split almost equally at roughly 23% each.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 1.6 km away — roughly a 20-minute walk. Public transport use is low at around 7%, which reflects the car-heavy commuting pattern: nearly two thirds of residents drive to work. Working from home is more common than catching the bus, with around 18% of residents doing so. Broadband is a genuine strong point — 100% gigabit coverage and no properties falling below the minimum universal service standard. For sub-area detail, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 023 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is affordable — median house prices around £159,000 and a short deposit timeline of roughly two and a half years — and greenspace is genuinely accessible, with most residents within a short walk of open space. The trade-off is higher-than-average crime and a below-average share of well-rated local schools.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 023?
- Rental figures here are estimated by scaling from council-level data using local sale prices. Private renting makes up about 23% of tenures, suggesting a modest but active rental market. For the most current asking rents, check listings on Rightmove or Zoopla filtered to the local postcodes.
- Is Barnsley 023 safe?
- The crime rate runs at around 107 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the second-lowest national deprivation decile, and crime tends to track deprivation closely. It's not unusually unsafe for a deprived area, but the elevated rate is worth knowing about.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 023 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.6 km away. The fastest route to a major employment hub takes around 42 minutes by public transport. Leeds is the most realistic commuter destination; Manchester is roughly 89 minutes by rail and bus. Most residents drive — around 63% commute by car.
- Who lives in Barnsley 023?
- A mix of owners, private renters and social tenants in roughly equal thirds. Around a quarter of residents are aged 18–34, but the area spans the age range fairly evenly. Single-person households make up about a third of all households. The area is ethnically homogeneous, with around 90% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Barnsley 023?
- There are 27 schools within 2 km of typical residents. Around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.9 km away. Check Barnsley Council's admissions pages and the Ofsted school-finder for named schools and current catchment boundaries.
- How affordable is buying a home in Barnsley 023?
- Very affordable by Yorkshire and national standards. The median house price is around £159,000, and residents typically need roughly two and a half years' savings to cover a deposit at local salary levels. That's one of the shorter deposit timelines you'll find in any English neighbourhood.