S36 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spink Hall Close, 0.2km from Bracken Moor in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, S36 1BF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00041256 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPINK HALL CLOSE, S36 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINK HALL CLOSE, S36 1BF.
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
S36 1BF is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1BF. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1BF has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
7 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.4 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge0.9 km
- Friendship Hotel0.9 km
- St Anns Catholic Social Club0.8 km
- Boxed Off0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Stocksbridge Rugby Club Changing Room & Playing Field0.4 km
- Intenso Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Stocksbridge Golf Club0.8 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Dream Taste Pizza0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Coop Food Market0.9 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Barkers News0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Majeed Bros0.7 km
- Brook Bakery0.8 km
- John Crawshaw Butchers1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Bangin Burgers1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- The Greek0.9 km
- Flames0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone6.0 km
- Silkstone Common7.3 km
- Chapeltown8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coal Pit Lane/Spink Hall Lane0.0 km
- Coal Pit Lane0.0 km
- Coal Pit Lane0.1 km
- Hollin Busk Road/Coal Pit Lane0.1 km
- Coal Pit Lane/Hollin Busk Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S361BF · Data under Open Government Licence