| Council | Barnsley |
| Crime Rate | Average for a Yorkshire and the Humber town About the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Wombwell is £178,876, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Wombwell house price trends over the last 30 years.
£178,876
£281,722
£95,769
£177,988
£131,738
Is Wombwell a nice place to live?
Wombwell is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Wombwell?
Wombwell has an average crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber town, with around 72 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 13% below the South Yorkshire average.
What are the best schools in Wombwell?
Wombwell has 33 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre and Hunningley Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Greenfield Primary School and Jump Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Wombwell?
The majority of residents in Wombwell identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.