Aldham Cottages, Wombwell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S73 8DZ.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Aldham Cottages, Wombwell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 27 Aug 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £77,000. Average sale prices rose from £60,000 in 2017 to £99,750 in 2025 (+66%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Aldham Cottages range from £45,000 to £140,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Aldham Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Aldham Cottages has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S73 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £77,000 | 27 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on Aldham Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 6 Mar 2026 | £78,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 27 Aug 2025 | £102,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 21 Feb 2025 | £97,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 31 Jul 2023 | £111,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 29 Jul 2022 | £55,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 28 Jan 2022 | £67,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 7 Dec 2021 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 31 Jul 2021 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 15 Apr 2021 | £63,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 7 Dec 2020 | £56,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 31 Jan 2019 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 8 Oct 2018 | £54,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 27 Apr 2018 | £45,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 25 Aug 2017 | £56,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Aldham Cottages S73 8DZ | 3 Feb 2017 | £64,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30, Aldham Cottages | £64,000 (Feb 2017) → £102,000 (Aug 2025) | +59% over 9 yrs |
| 36, Aldham Cottages | £67,500 (Jan 2022) → £97,500 (Feb 2025) | +44% over 3 yrs |
| 28, Aldham Cottages | £140,000 (Jan 2019) → £111,000 (Jul 2023) | -21% over 4 yrs |
| 42, Aldham Cottages | £45,000 (Apr 2018) → £56,000 (Dec 2020) | +24% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Aldham Cottages
Crime
137 crimes were reported within about a mile of Aldham Cottages in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Aldham Cottages is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert area
- River Dove from Aldham Bridge to Low Valley including Wombwell Ings Caravan Site Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Aldham Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kings Oak Primary 433 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Upperwood Academy 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Wombwell station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Elsecar station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Barnsley station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Barnsley Road/Barnwell Crescent (nr, Barnsley Road) 1 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Barnwell Crescent (opp, Barnsley Road) 1 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Sadlers Gate (nr, Barnsley Road) 3 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Mitchells Way (adj, Barnsley Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wombwell Medical Centre Practice
George Street, Wombwell, Barnsley · 0.8 mi - Wombwell Gms Practice
Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley · 0.9 mi - Garland House Surgery
Garland House, 1 Church Street, Barnsley · 1.7 mi - The Dove Valley Pms Practice
Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Barnsley · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Barnsley Road · 0.0 mi
- Lidl Lidl Wombwell · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Wombwell Express · 0.7 mi
- Heron Heron Wombwell · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Z A Akram Ltd · 0.8 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- High Street (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- Trinity House Orthodontics · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 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.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 910 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,024 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Barnsley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around Aldham Cottages
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 0.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.4% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 44.9% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.9% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.1% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.8% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.8% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.2% | 41.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.7% | 22.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.2% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.9% | 8.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Barnsley.
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