Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPINK HALL CLOSE, S36 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINK HALL CLOSE, S36 1BF.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences51
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary14
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Stocksbridge Junior School

Outstanding306 pupils0.5 km
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Stocksbridge High School

Good795 pupils0.5 km
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St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good94 pupils0.6 km
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Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School

Good0.7 km
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Royd Nursery and Infant School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

Good165 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar Supermarket0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Coop Food Market0.9 km
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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
fastfood

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