S36 1AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Albany Road, 0.0km from Horner House in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S36 1AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00041260 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, S36 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, S36 1AL.
379
56
£ 36,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S36 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, S36 1AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1AL. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,550
11 sales · Mean £ 132,772
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1AL has low crime rates — 42 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
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stocksbridge High School
Stocksbridge Junior School
Royd Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
- Brook Bakery0.2 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- John Crawshaw Butchers0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.6 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge0.4 km
- Friendship Hotel0.3 km
- St Anns Catholic Social Club1.0 km
- Boxed Off0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Coop Food Market0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Intenso Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Dream Taste Pizza0.4 km
- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.5 km
- Coffee Apple Cafe0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bangin Burgers0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Greek0.4 km
- De Caprio's0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone5.1 km
- Silkstone Common6.6 km
- Dodworth8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hole House Lane/Manchester Road0.1 km
- Hole House Lane/Whitwell Crescent0.1 km
- Hole House Lane/Whitwell Crescent0.2 km
- Manchester Road/Hole House Lane0.2 km
- Manchester Road/Hole House Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S361AL · Data under Open Government Licence