S36 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on East Crescent, 0.2km from Holehouse in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, S36 1AZ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 13.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00041292 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST CRESCENT, S36 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST CRESCENT, S36 1AZ.
364
40
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
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 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1AZ. The average age is 40.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,500
8 sales · Mean £ 156,776
Terraced
£ 107,500
2 sales · Mean £ 107,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1AZ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stocksbridge High School
Stocksbridge Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.4 km
- Bridge Bakery0.9 km
- Graces Farm Shop0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Brook Bakery0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.7 km
- Legionnaires Club0.7 km
- Friendship Hotel0.7 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Coop Food Market0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.1 km
- Coffee Apple Cafe0.9 km
- Grounded Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Old Pin Diner Ltd0.9 km
- Rajasthan Spice0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bengal Spice Stocksbridge Ltd0.8 km
- De Niro's0.8 km
- Fresh Fuel Kitchen0.7 km
- Kings Garden0.5 km
- Little Italy0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone5.1 km
- Silkstone Common6.9 km
- Dodworth8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Drive/Oaks Avenue0.1 km
- Moorland Drive/Oaks Avenue0.1 km
- Moorland Drive/Oaks Avenue0.1 km
- Sitwell Avenue/Melbourne Road0.1 km
- Oaks Avenue/Melbourne Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S361AZ · Data under Open Government Licence