Wombwell South
Barnsley 026 · 6 sub-areas · 10,041 residents
Barnsley 026 is a residential stretch within Barnsley, South Yorkshire, home to around 10,000 people. Property here has a median sale price of roughly £186,000 — accessible by most standards — and the typical resident earns around £31,000 a year, slightly above the local workplace median. It's a predominantly owner-occupied area with good greenspace access and strong gigabit broadband coverage.
Wombwell South is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 40 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Wombwell South?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Wombwell South in Barnsley
Living in Wombwell South
This part of Barnsley has a settled, suburban feel. Around 62% of households own their home, which is noticeably above the national average and points to an established community rather than a transient rental market. The area isn't defined by a single dominant character — it mixes families, older couples and some younger residents — but the tenure pattern and age spread make it feel more rooted than many urban neighbourhoods nearby.
Property prices are accessible. The median sale price sits at around £186,000, and a deposit is achievable in roughly three years on a typical local salary — a realistic timeline compared to many parts of England where five or six years is common. Private renting accounts for just under a fifth of households, so the rental market is modest in size.
The demographic mix is fairly even across age groups. Around one in five residents is under 18, which reflects a meaningful family presence, and the 18–34 cohort makes up a similar share. About 29% of households are single-person — below the national average for urban areas — which reinforces the family-and-couples character of the neighbourhood.
Practically, the area is car-dependent: around two-thirds of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for under 5% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.4 km away — about an 18-minute walk — so for rail commuters, a short drive or cycle to the station is the norm. Nearly one in five residents works from home, which is a significant share and suggests a degree of professional flexibility. Gigabit broadband reaches 93% of premises, which makes remote working genuinely viable here. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within Barnsley 026.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 026 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied suburban area with good greenspace access and strong broadband. Property is affordable — median sale price around £186,000 — but school quality within catchment is below the national average, and the crime rate sits modestly above the UK norm. It suits people who prioritise affordability and community stability over urban amenities.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 026?
- Official rent data only goes down to council level, so our figures for this neighbourhood are estimated by scaling from local sale prices. Property values here (median around £186,000) suggest rents are among the lower end in the Barnsley area. Private renting accounts for roughly 17.5% of households — a relatively small share — so rental availability can be limited.
- Is Barnsley 026 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 95 per 1,000 residents annually, which is modestly above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood sits in the more deprived third of English areas by the IMD, which tends to push volume crime slightly higher. It's not dramatically unsafe, but it's worth checking street-level data for the specific roads you're considering.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 026 to Barnsley centre?
- Most residents drive — around 67% use a car for work trips. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.4 km away, about an 18-minute walk. From there, Manchester is around 87 minutes by public transport and Birmingham around 103 minutes. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in roughly 40 minutes. Nearly a fifth of residents work from home, and gigabit broadband covers 93% of premises.
- Who lives in Barnsley 026?
- A fairly even mix across age groups — roughly a fifth each under-18, 18–34, 35–49 and 50–64, with about 16% aged 65 and over. Around 62% of households own their home, and single-person households make up 29%. It's a predominantly UK-born community with limited ethnic diversity, and degree-level qualifications are held by around 22% of residents.
- What schools are near Barnsley 026?
- There are 42 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 4.3 km away. Families should verify current Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries directly before making a decision, as these change over time.