sheffield S36 Postcodes
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Sheffield (S36)
The S36 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 866 individual postcodes.
There are 84 electoral wards in the S36 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in S36 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of S36 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The S36 postcode is part of the Sheffield postcode district in Yorkshire and the Humber. It covers post towns, including Penistone, Hoyland, Silkstone, and Thurgoland, and a number of suburbs and villages in the area. This postcode district stretches from the edge of the Peak District in the north, down to the outskirts of Barnsley in the south, and covers a wide area of north Sheffield and a part of the Barnsley district.
It is primarily a rural area, with a large population of livestock farming, as well as extensive areas of heather moorland. Both the Peak District and the South Pennines pass through the postcode district, meaning that it is the gateway to a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding.
As well as the glorious countryside, the S36 postcode district is also home to some of the finest traditional architecture in the South Yorkshire region. The most prominent of these are Silkstone Manor, a Grade-I listed building, and the Market Cross of Penistone, a Grade-II listed structure.
The postcode district is well-connected by road and rail, as it sits just off the M1 and the A628 motorway, which leads directly into Barnsley. It is served by the Penistone Line and the Dearne Valley Line, which connect the outskirts of Barnsley at Wombwell to Manchester and Leeds, via Penistone and Dodworth, respectively.
The S36 postcode district provides the perfect base for settling down, with its variety of attractive villages and towns, accompanied by an array of walks and hikes through the surrounding terrain, and an array of entertainment and leisure activities within the area. There are a number of pubs, restaurants, and bars, as well as a variety of shops and amenities, especially in Penistone. The nearby Silkstone Golf Course is a popular attraction for locals, as are the adjacent Catcliffe Flash Country Park and Wentworth Country Park. With so many great outdoor activities, a rich history of traditional architecture, and its easy accessibility to major cities in the Yorkshire region, it's no wonder the S36 postcode district is one of the most coveted in South Yorkshire.
Demographics
S36 is located in the county of , in .
has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | S36 |
| Postal Town | Sheffield |
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S36 Electoral Wards
The postal region of S36, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.