Is S35 0BU a safe place to live?

Yes, S35 0BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 40 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S35 0BU?

The average property price in S35 0BU is currently around £364k.

What is the population of S35 0BU?

The population for the S35 0BU area is approximately 344 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

OLD SCHOOL CROFT, S35 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL CROFT, S35 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

344

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S35 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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.

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5/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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10/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S35 0BU — age 44, 89% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £364k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S35 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Old School Croft, 0.2km from Wharncliffe Side in Wharncliffe Side. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.

For serious buyers, S35 0BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k, up 0.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S35 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00041218 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S35 0BU. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 364,000

2 sales · Mean £ 364,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S35 0BU has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences16

Anti-social behaviour10

Criminal damage and arson7

Vehicle crime6

Other theft3

school Local Schools

Wharncliffe Side Primary School

Good183 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Wharncliffe Side Post Office0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Wharncliffe Arms0.2 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Wharncliffe Side Chinese Take-Away0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chapeltown6.0 km
Sheffield9.6 km
Penistone9.9 km

Bus Stops

Main Road/Green Lane0.1 km
Main Road/School Lane0.2 km
Main Road/Brightholmlee Lane0.3 km
Main Road/Brightholmlee Lane0.4 km
Main Road/Langsett Road North0.4 km