S73 postcode: what it's like to live there
The S73 district covers Wombwell, Darfield, Hoyland. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in S73
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from S73 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in S73
- All Saints Academy Darfield · S73 9EU · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 10% in England
- Brampton Cortonwood Infant School · S73 0XH · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
- High View Primary Learning Centre · S73 8QS · Good (2024) · Bottom 32% in England
- Kings Oak Primary · S73 8TX · Standards maintained (2025)
- Outwood Primary Academy Darfield · S73 9LT · Good (2024) · Top 29% in England
- St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School · S73 8AF · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
- The Ellis Church of England Primary School · S73 0PS · Good (2022)
- Upperwood Academy · S73 9NL · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 29% in England
- Wombwell Park Street Primary School · S73 0HS · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
Secondary schools in S73
- Netherwood Academy · S73 8FE · Good (2024) · Bottom 32% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in S73
- Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd · S73 8TU · Good (Ofsted)
- Marys Little Lambs Wombwell · S73 0LY
- Kids World Wombwell · S73 8QS · Good (Ofsted)
- Be Our Guest Yorkshire · S73 9LT
- Darfield Family Centre Nursery · S73 9EU · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in S73
- Wombwell Gms Practice · S73 0AJ
- Wombwell Medical Centre Practice · S73 0DD
- Garland House Surgery · S73 9JX
Neighbourhoods in S73
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of S73 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell South | 32% | £200k | High | 10 min |
| Wombwell North | 28% | £175k | High | 9 min |
| Darfield & Great Houghton | 25% | £158k | High | 10 min |
| Elsecar | 7% | £175k | Average | 6 min |
| Brampton & West Melton | 7% | £180k | High | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the S73 postcode?
S73 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Wombwell, Darfield, Hoyland, with 757 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in S73?
The typical home price across S73's neighbourhoods is £175k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in S73?
9 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a S73 postcode.
How long is the commute from S73?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Sheffield 48 minutes; Leeds 76 minutes.