Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PITS LANE, S36 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITS LANE, S36 1AU.

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

230

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S36 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £245k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S36 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pits Lane, 0.5km from Smithy Moor in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00041258 (shared with 10 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 S36 1AU. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

S36 1AU has low crime rates — 6 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.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penistone4.4 km
  • Silkstone Common7.0 km
  • Dodworth8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Smithy Moor Lane/Cross Lane0.1 km
  • Smithy Moor Lane/Smithy Moor Avenue0.1 km
  • Cross Lane0.2 km
  • Unsliven Road/Smithy Moor Lane0.4 km
  • Manchester Road/Underbank Lane0.5 km