Simons Way, Wombwell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S73 8SW.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Simons Way, Wombwell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 10 Mar 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £117,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Simons Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Simons Way 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 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £117,500 | 10 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Simons Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Simons Way S73 8SW | 21 Mar 2025 | £121,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Simons Way S73 8SW | 10 Mar 2023 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Simons Way S73 8SW | 30 Mar 2021 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Simons Way S73 8SW | 18 Apr 2019 | £81,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30, Simons Way | £81,000 (Apr 2019) → £105,000 (Mar 2023) | +30% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Simons Way
Crime
101 crimes were reported within about a mile of Simons Way 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 | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Simons Way 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 Simons Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kings Oak Primary 433 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Upperwood Academy 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Elsecar station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pearson Crescent/Aldham House Lane (nr, Pearson Crescent) 1 min walk
- Pearson Crescent/Simons Way (adj, Pearson Crescent) 1 min walk
- Aldham House Lane/Pearson Crescent (opp, Aldham House Lane) 1 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Aldham House Lane (adj, Barnsley Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wombwell Medical Centre Practice
George Street, Wombwell, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Wombwell Gms Practice
Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley · 1.2 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 1.8 mi - The Dove Valley Pms Practice
Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Barnsley · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Barnsley Road · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Wombwell · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Wombwell Express · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Barnsley Extra · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Z A Akram Ltd · 1.1 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- High Street (dental Surgery) · 1.0 mi
- Trinity House Orthodontics · 1.0 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 Simons Way
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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