S36 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kenworthy Road, 0.1km from Spink Hall in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S36 1BY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00041279 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENWORTHY ROAD, S36 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENWORTHY ROAD, S36 1BY.
305
34
£ 36,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S36 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in S36 1BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 32.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1BY. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 108,600
2 sales · Mean £ 108,600
Semi-Detached
£ 113,000
4 sales · Mean £ 128,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1BY has low crime rates — 48 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 High School
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
Stocksbridge Junior School
Royd Nursery and Infant School
Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.2 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge0.6 km
- Friendship Hotel0.7 km
- St Anns Catholic Social Club0.8 km
- Boxed Off0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Stocksbridge Rugby Club Changing Room & Playing Field0.5 km
- Intenso Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Dream Taste Pizza0.6 km
- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Coop Food Market0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Barkers News0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
- Majeed Bros0.7 km
- Brook Bakery0.5 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bangin Burgers0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- The Greek0.6 km
- Flames0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone5.7 km
- Silkstone Common7.1 km
- Chapeltown8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kenworthy Road/Glebelands Road0.1 km
- Kenworthy Road/Shay House Lane0.1 km
- Shay House Lane/Kenworthy Road0.2 km
- Shay House Lane/Kenworthy Road0.2 km
- Shay Road/Glebelands Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S361BY · Data under Open Government Licence