Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the S73 postcode area, covering Barnsley and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£119,156
Median price
£93,625
5-year trend
+40.3%
Total sales
14,237
The S73 area has 679 individual postcodes with 14,237 registered sales. Prices are +70.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Barnsley. The five-year price movement is +40.3%.
A former coal-mining town in South Yorkshire with a regenerating town centre, affordable stone-built terraces and improving links to Sheffield and Leeds.
🚆 Main station
Barnsley
⏱️ London commute
~150 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Barnsley Academy
S73 averages £119,156, placing it in the affordable category, +70.1% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 14,237 recorded sales across 679 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in S73 is +40.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
S73 9JJ
£104,228 avg · 175 sales
S73 0UX
£135,924 avg · 145 sales
S73 0EF
£65,719 avg · 135 sales
S73 0QX
£122,247 avg · 127 sales
S73 8FJ
£134,084 avg · 124 sales
S73 0UY
£147,886 avg · 110 sales
S73 9LH
£61,205 avg · 109 sales
S73 0BQ
£142,910 avg · 106 sales
S73 0DY
£147,553 avg · 95 sales
This S73 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the S73 postcode area is £119,156, based on 14,237 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Barnsley.
Properties in S73 average £119,156, which is +70.1% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£93,625) is 21.4% below the average (£119,156), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in S73 have moved +40.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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