S36 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Linden Crescent, 0.2km from Shay House in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 15.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00041261 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDEN CRESCENT, S36 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN CRESCENT, S36 1DF.
216
51
£ 36,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 51, S36 1DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1DF. The average age is 50.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
14 sales · Mean £ 253,589
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1DF has low crime rates — 42 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
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
Stocksbridge High School
Stocksbridge Junior School
Royd Nursery and Infant School
Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.8 km
- Barkers News0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
- Majeed Bros0.9 km
- Brook Bakery0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.3 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge0.6 km
- Friendship Hotel0.5 km
- St Anns Catholic Social Club1.0 km
- Boxed Off0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Stocksbridge Rugby Club Changing Room & Playing Field0.7 km
- Intenso Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Dream Taste Pizza0.6 km
- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.1 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Coop Food Market0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bangin Burgers0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- The Greek0.6 km
- Flames1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone5.4 km
- Silkstone Common7.0 km
- Dodworth8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shay House Lane/Linden Crescent0.2 km
- Alpine Road/Pot House Lane0.2 km
- Shay House Lane/Kenworthy Road0.2 km
- Shay House Lane/Shay Road0.2 km
- Shay House Lane/Kenworthy Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S361DF · Data under Open Government Licence