S36 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Bessemer Terrace, 0.2km from Horner House in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, S36 1AJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00185211 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BESSEMER TERRACE, S36 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BESSEMER TERRACE, S36 1AJ.
434
39
£ 36,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S36 1AJ — age 39, 79% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1AJ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 78,000
4 sales · Mean £ 79,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1AJ has low crime rates — 41 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.
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
9 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
- Brook Bakery0.4 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- John Crawshaw Butchers0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.9 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge0.6 km
- Friendship Hotel0.4 km
- Legionnaires Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Coop Food Market0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Intenso Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Dream Taste Pizza0.6 km
- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.6 km
- Coffee Apple Cafe0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bangin Burgers0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- The Greek0.6 km
- De Caprio's0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone4.8 km
- Silkstone Common6.4 km
- Dodworth8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Park Drive Way/Manchester Road0.1 km
- Park Drive Way/Paterson Close0.1 km
- Manchester Road/Park Drive Way0.1 km
- Manchester Road/Park Drive Way0.1 km
- Manchester Road/Hole House Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S361AJ · Data under Open Government Licence