Postcode report
S81 8AX Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About S81 8AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
S81 8AX is a postcode in Worksop North West, Bassetlaw, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S81 8AX, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S81 8AX are jobs and property market signals, while schools and education 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 8AX is based on Rotherham 028 Census 2021. It covers 7,504 residents, 223 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 13% 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 4/10.
For property prices near S81 8AX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S81 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 111 rolling sales, up 9.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S81 8AX 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near S81 8AX; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about S81 8AX
Is S81 8AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% 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 8AX?
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 demographics are available for S81 8AX?
LocaleIQ matched S81 8AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S81 8AX?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 111 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S81 8AX?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.