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S36 1BZ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S36 1BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
S36 1BZ is a postcode in Stocksbridge and Upper Don, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S36 1BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S36 1BZ are jobs and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S36 1BZ is based on Sheffield 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,676 residents, 1,343 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near S36 1BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S36 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £123k from 62 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S36 1BZ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S36 1BZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S36 1BZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 36 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S36 1BZ
Is S36 1BZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S36 1BZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S36 1BZ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S36 1BZ?
LocaleIQ matched S36 1BZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S36 1BZ?
The latest median sold price is £123k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S36 1BZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 36 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.