Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CROSS LANE, S36 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS LANE, S36 1AY.

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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
paymentsAffluence
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 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.

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

S36 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cross Lane, 0.3km 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 1AY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, down 20.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AY 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 1AY. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 162,000

12 sales · Mean £ 167,745

Detached

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 211,428

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

S36 1AY has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penistone4.4 km
  • Silkstone Common6.9 km
  • Dodworth8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Lane0.0 km
  • Smithy Moor Lane/Smithy Moor Avenue0.2 km
  • Smithy Moor Lane/Cross Lane0.2 km
  • Unsliven Road/Smithy Moor Lane0.3 km
  • Unsliven Road/Manchester Road0.3 km