West Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S73 8QG.
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At a glance
9 property sales on West Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £150,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £105,722. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on West Avenue range from £82,000 to £150,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on West Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Avenue 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 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £105,722 | 27 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on West Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55, West Avenue S73 8QG | 27 Feb 2026 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, West Avenue S73 8QG | 24 Nov 2023 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, West Avenue S73 8QG | 1 Apr 2022 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, West Avenue S73 8QG | 14 Jul 2021 | £84,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, West Avenue S73 8QG | 3 Aug 2018 | £92,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, West Avenue S73 8QG | 18 May 2018 | £114,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, West Avenue S73 8QG | 30 Aug 2017 | £93,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, West Avenue S73 8QG | 9 Aug 2016 | £96,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, West Avenue S73 8QG | 26 May 2016 | £82,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 57, West Avenue | £82,000 (May 2016) → £120,000 (Nov 2023) | +46% over 7 yrs |
| 49, West Avenue | £84,000 (Jul 2021) → £120,000 (Apr 2022) | +43% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near West Avenue
Crime
145 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Don catchment Flood alert area
- 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 West Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kings Oak Primary 433 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Ellis Church of England Primary School 227 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Jump Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Elsecar station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Barnsley station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Aldham House Lane/Pit Lane (nr, Aldham House Lane) 1 min walk
- Aldham House Lane/Kitchin Road (adj, Aldham House Lane) 1 min walk
- Summer Lane/South Place (opp, Summer Lane) 2 min walk
- Summer Lane/South Place (adj, Summer Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wombwell Medical Centre Practice
George Street, Wombwell, Barnsley · 0.7 mi - Wombwell Gms Practice
Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley · 0.8 mi - Walderslade Surgery
High Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley · 1.9 mi - Hoyland Medical Practice
The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Barnsley · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Wombwell · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar Barnsley Road · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Wombwell Express · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Wombwell · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Z A Akram Ltd · 0.7 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- High Street (dental Surgery) · 0.6 mi
- Trinity House Orthodontics · 0.7 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 2 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 751 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,725 |
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 West Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.6% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 46.1% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.3% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 25.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 14.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 16.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 14.6% | 23.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.5% | 41.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28.7% | 22.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.8% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8% | 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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