Postcode report
Is S81 7AX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About S81 7AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
S81 7AX is a postcode in Worksop East, Bassetlaw, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S81 7AX, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S81 7AX are housing and jobs, 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 S81 7AX is based on Bassetlaw 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,054 residents, 822 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 15% 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 1/10.
For property prices near S81 7AX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S81 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 138 rolling sales, up 9.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S81 7AX can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 S81 7AX 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 S81 7AX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 S81 7AX
Is S81 7AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% 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 S81 7AX?
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 S81 7AX?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S81 7AX?
LocaleIQ matched S81 7AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S81 7AX?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 138 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S81 7AX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.