S36 1AQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Smithy Moor in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, S36 1AQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00041284 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S36 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S36 1AQ.
188
44
£ 36,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S36 1AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S36 1AQ — age 44, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1AQ. The average age is 43.7. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1AQ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone4.1 km
- Silkstone Common6.6 km
- Dodworth8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Unsliven Road/Smithy Moor Lane0.0 km
- Manchester Road/Underbank Lane0.1 km
- Smithy Moor Lane/Smithy Moor Avenue0.2 km
- Smithy Moor Lane/Cross Lane0.3 km
- Cross Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S361AQ · Data under Open Government Licence