Postcode Analysis Bassetlaw, East Midlands

SPARKEN DALE, S80 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARKEN DALE, S80 1BL.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S80 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S80 1BL — age 55, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S80 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sparken Dale, 1.0km from Sparken Hill in Worksop. Administratively it sits within Worksop South ward and the Bassetlaw constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S80, S80 1BL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for S80 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00142991 (shared with 8 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 S80 1BL. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 315,000

4 sales · Mean £ 324,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S80 1BL has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Sparken Hill Academy

Good564 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Outwood Academy Portland

Outstanding1621 pupils0.6 km
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Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Savoy Cinemas Ltd0.8 km
  • Savvy Shoppers1.0 km
  • Lowtown Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Sugar and Silk1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Miss Poppy's Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Ocean Pearl0.9 km
  • Piccolo Espresso Bar0.8 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • Worksop Masonic Hall limited0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Fuggle Bunny Brew Pubs Limited0.7 km
  • WCC Lifeline - Food Hub0.9 km
  • The Greyhound Public House0.9 km
  • Disabled access pool and snooker0.8 km
  • Greendale Oak1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Alfresco0.9 km
  • Kenny's Fish and Chips1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worksop1.9 km
  • Shireoaks4.5 km
  • Whitwell5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sparken Hill Academy0.1 km
  • Sparken Hill Academy0.2 km
  • Danesfield Road0.3 km
  • Danesfield Road0.4 km