S36 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Hawthorne Avenue, 0.3km from Garden Village in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, S36 1BL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00041286 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORNE AVENUE, S36 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORNE AVENUE, S36 1BL.
249
42
£ 36,700 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S36 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1BL. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 197,000
5 sales · Mean £ 197,400
Semi-Detached
£ 164,247
10 sales · Mean £ 162,877
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1BL has low crime rates — 36 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
2 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.3 km
- Brook Bakery0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.5 km
- Stocksbridge R U F C0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kings Garden0.8 km
- Bangin Burgers1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone4.6 km
- Silkstone Common6.7 km
- Dodworth8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.2 km
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.2 km
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.2 km
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.2 km
- Unsliven Road/Manchester Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S361BL · Data under Open Government Licence