S36 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coal Pit Lane, 0.1km from Hollin Busk in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, S36 1AW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 46.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00041256 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COAL PIT LANE, S36 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COAL PIT LANE, S36 1AW.
330
56
£ 36,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, S36 1AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 46.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1AW. The average age is 55.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 282,000
15 sales · Mean £ 296,033
Terraced
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 157,285
Semi-Detached
£ 235,600
2 sales · Mean £ 235,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S36 1AW is moderate at 51 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 High School
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
Royd Nursery and Infant School
Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.4 km
- Boxed Off0.6 km
- Legionnaires Club0.9 km
- The Castle Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Stocksbridge Rugby Club Changing Room & Playing Field0.1 km
- Stocksbridge Christian Centre0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Barkers News0.9 km
- Majeed Bros0.9 km
- Brook Bakery0.8 km
- Graces Farm Shop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Flames0.9 km
- Ni Hao0.9 km
- De Caprio's0.8 km
- Fresh Fuel Kitchen0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone6.1 km
- Silkstone Common7.5 km
- Chapeltown8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Coal Pit Lane/Hollin Busk Lane0.0 km
- Coal Pit Lane/Pennine View0.1 km
- Coal Pit Lane0.2 km
- Coal Pit Lane0.2 km
- Cedar Road/Coal Pit Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S361AW · Data under Open Government Licence