Area Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S36 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S36 postcode area.

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Population

22,241

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,683 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £213,007 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1434
Anti-social behaviour716
Shoplifting345
Public order341
Vehicle crime332

school Local Schools

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Oxspring Primary School

Good131 pupils
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Hoylandswaine Primary School

Inadequate118 pupils
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Millhouse Primary School

Good121 pupils
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Springvale Primary School

Good241 pupils
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Thurlstone Primary School

Outstanding185 pupils
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Penistone Grammar School

Good1828 pupils
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Stocksbridge Junior School

Outstanding306 pupils
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Royd Nursery and Infant School

Good159 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Broomhead Bed and Breakfast
  • Millbrook
  • Taylor's Bed and Breakfast
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre
  • Penistone Leisure Centre Cafe
  • Andreas Cafe
  • Bank View Cafe
  • Cafe 121
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Friendship Hotel
  • King And Miller Tavern
  • Legionnaires Club
  • Pen Nook
  • Red Grouse - Samuel Smith
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op Penistone
  • Tesco
  • Coop Food Market
  • Lidl
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bridge End Fisheries
  • Canton House
  • Greggs
  • Bangin Burgers
  • Bengal Spice Stocksbridge Ltd
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Fresh Fields Farm Shop
  • Harringtons
  • High Royd Farm Shop
  • Kayes Stores
  • New York Cheesecake Co
  • + 31 more