Ash Cottages, Wombwell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S73 8EN.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Ash Cottages, Wombwell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 14 Feb 2020. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £93,000. Recorded sale prices on Ash Cottages range from £75,000 to £116,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Ash Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ash 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 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £93,000 | 14 Feb 2020 |
Sold prices on Ash Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Ash Cottages S73 8EN | 14 Feb 2020 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Ash Cottages S73 8EN | 29 Nov 2019 | £116,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Ash Cottages S73 8EN | 6 Feb 2017 | £88,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Ash Cottages
Crime
85 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ash Cottages in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ash 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 Ash Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| High View Primary Learning Centre 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kings Oak Primary 433 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| West Riding Academy | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Barnsley Academy 874 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Upperwood Academy 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Elsecar station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wombwell Lane/Aldham Crescent (adj, Wombwell Lane) 1 min walk
- Wombwell Lane/Albany Close (adj, Wombwell Lane) 1 min walk
- Wombwell Lane/Aldham Crescent (opp, Wombwell Lane) 2 min walk
- Wombwell Lane/Wombwell Lane (o/s, Wombwell Lane) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wombwell Medical Centre Practice
George Street, Wombwell, Barnsley · 1.4 mi - Wombwell Gms Practice
Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Lundwood Medical Centre Pms Practice
Pontefract Road, Barnsley · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Barnsley Road · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Barnsley Extra · 0.7 mi
- Lidl Lidl Wombwell · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi Kendray Barnsley · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Z A Akram Ltd · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Lynton House Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- High Street (dental Surgery) · 1.3 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 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.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 626 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,426 |
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 Ash Cottages
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.9% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 36.7% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.4% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.9% | 23.5% |
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 25.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.5% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.2% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 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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