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.
CROSS LANE, S36 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS LANE, S36 1AY.
230
50
£ 36,700 /yr
38%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S361AY · Data under Open Government Licence