S36 is a postcode district in Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 733 active and 167 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S36 (16%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes S36 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S36 are around £213k, down 17.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S36 at 196 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S36 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S36 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S36 postcode area.
22,241
45
£ 44,683 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
S36 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £213k. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Oxspring Primary School
Hoylandswaine Primary School
Millhouse Primary School
Springvale Primary School
Thurlstone Primary School
Penistone Grammar School
Stocksbridge Junior School
Royd Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Broomhead Bed and Breakfast
- Millbrook
- Taylor's Bed and Breakfast
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Lowood Club
- Blacksmiths Arms
- Crystal Palace Hotel
- Cubley Hall
- Hoylandswaine Sports & A Club
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre
- Zorro Lounge
- Penistone Leisure Centre Cafe
- Andreas Cafe
- Bank View Cafe
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op Penistone
- Tesco
- Coop Food Market
- Lidl
- Spar Supermarket
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- AndIce
- Bridge End Garage
- Cecil Penney
- Spar
- Springvale Community Garden
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bridge End Fisheries
- Canton House
- Greggs
- Penistone Balti House
- Penistone Fish & Chips
- + 20 more
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Area Profile: S36 · Data under Open Government Licence