S36 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chestnut Avenue, 0.1km from East Whitwell in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00041254 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT AVENUE, S36 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, S36 1AT.
313
37
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S36 1AT 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
S36 1AT is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1AT. The average age is 36.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
3 sales · Mean £ 111,433
Terraced
£ 116,125
6 sales · Mean £ 118,291
Flat
£ 95,000
3 sales · Mean £ 96,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1AT has low crime rates — 48 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 Junior School
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stocksbridge High School
Royd Nursery and Infant School
Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.2 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge1.0 km
- Friendship Hotel1.0 km
- Boxed Off0.8 km
- Legionnaires Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Stocksbridge Rugby Club Changing Room & Playing Field0.4 km
- Intenso Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Dream Taste Pizza1.0 km
- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.8 km
- Coffee Apple Cafe1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.3 km
- Coop Food Market0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bangin Burgers1.0 km
- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- The Greek1.0 km
- De Caprio's0.7 km
- Markanti Pizza0.9 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Brook Bakery0.6 km
- Graces Farm Shop0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone5.8 km
- Silkstone Common7.4 km
- Chapeltown9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cedar Road/Maple Grove0.1 km
- Cedar Road/Birch Tree Road0.2 km
- Cedar Road/Pot House Lane0.2 km
- Cedar Road/Pot House Lane0.2 km
- Cedar Road/Coal Pit Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S361AT · Data under Open Government Licence