Albany Close, Wombwell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S73 8ER.
5 property sales on Albany Close, Wombwell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £260,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £238,000. That is 29% above the Barnsley average of £201,383 over the same period.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £238,000 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £166,000 | 28 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Albany Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Albany Close S73 8ER | 5 Jun 2026 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Albany Close S73 8ER | 12 Jan 2026 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Albany Close S73 8ER | 28 Sep 2021 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Albany Close S73 8ER | 29 Apr 2019 | £194,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 62, Albany Close S73 8ER | 29 Jul 2016 | £152,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Albany Close
Crime
105 crimes were reported within about a mile of Albany Close in August 2026.
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Albany Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| High View Primary Learning Centre 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Barnsley Academy 874 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| West Riding Academy | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kings Oak Primary 433 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Bank End Primary Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Wombwell station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
- Elsecar station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wombwell Lane/Albany Close (adj, Wombwell Lane) 2 min walk
- Wombwell Lane/Aldham Crescent (adj, Wombwell Lane) 3 min walk
- Wombwell Lane/Wombwell Lane (o/s, Wombwell Lane) 3 min walk
- Wombwell Lane/Wombwell Lane (at, Wombwell Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 1.4 mi - Wombwell Medical Centre Practice
George Street, Wombwell, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Lundwood Medical Centre Pms Practice
Pontefract Road, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Bhf Lundwood Surgery
Lundwood Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, Barnsley · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Homes
| Owned | 88.8% |
| Private rented | 8.5% |
| Social rented | 2.7% |
| Households | 626 |
People
| Under 15 | 12.5% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.0% |
| Residents | 1,426 |
Broadband
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in S73
- Hough Lane£118k
- Mitchells Avenue£222k
- Lundhill Drive£228k
- Kingfisher Drive£171k
- Barnsley Road£152k
- Summer Lane£135k
- Cemetery Road£256k
- Barnsley Road£140k
- Woodbourn Gardens£176k
- Mitchells Terrace£230k
- Wood Walk£224k
- Blythe Street£113k