S26 2AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashley Grove, 0.5km from Aston Common in Swallownest and Aston. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, S26 2AB represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S26 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00038862 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY GROVE, S26 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY GROVE, S26 2AB.
208
41
£ 34,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S26 2AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S26 2AB's 61% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S26 2AB. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,575
20 sales · Mean £ 149,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S26 2AB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Aston Lodge Primary School
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Swallownest Primary School
Springwood Junior Academy
Aston Academy
Aughton Junior Academy
Aughton Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Kylie's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Cafe0.6 km
- Junction 31 Cafe0.4 km
- Ricardo's Cafe & Bistro0.5 km
- Marantos0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Co-op Food Market0.7 km
- Co-operative Petrol Station0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Deep Blue0.9 km
- Magic Pizza0.7 km
- Sun Yee0.8 km
- Swallownest Fish Bar0.6 km
- Peking0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Stewarts Fresh Fruit & Veg & Free Range Eggs0.5 km
- Lodge Lane Mini Market0.3 km
- F.A. Smiths & Sons Bakery & Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- H.I.Weldrick Ltd0.7 km
- Del's Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Roland Arms0.2 km
- Rosegarth0.6 km
- Swallownest Miners0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse3.0 km
- Kiveton Bridge3.8 km
- Kiveton Park5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lodge Lane/Seymore Road0.1 km
- Seymore Road/Lodge Lane0.2 km
- Seymore Road/Lodge Lane0.2 km
- Lodge Lane/Shaldon Grove0.2 km
- Lodge Lane/Shaldon Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S262AB · Data under Open Government Licence