S36 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Manchester Road, 0.4km from Smithy Moor in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00041286 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER ROAD, S36 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, S36 1DR.
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 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £158k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1DR. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
9 sales · Mean £ 126,166
Semi-Detached
£ 133,750
4 sales · Mean £ 133,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1DR has low crime rates — 24 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
1 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.7 km
- Stocksbridge R U F C0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kings Garden0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone4.5 km
- Silkstone Common6.6 km
- Dodworth8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.0 km
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.0 km
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.1 km
- Manchester Road/Newton Avenue0.1 km
- Unsliven Road/Manchester Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S361DR · Data under Open Government Licence