sheffield S26 Postcodes
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Sheffield (S26)
The S26 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 593 individual postcodes.
There are 32 electoral wards in the S26 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the Rotherham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in S26 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 S26 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The S26 postcode covers a large part of the Sheffield district, covering areas such as Aston, Thurcroft and Todwick, as well as areas such as Swallownest, Ulley and Anston. It is one of the largest postcode areas in the district and it has a population of 10,978 (as of 2019).
The postcode is found in the Rotherham borough and also reaches parts of South Yorkshire. It sits 8.8 miles from the city centre of Sheffield and consists of mainly residential towns, villages and hamlets.
The areas all feature beautiful rolling countryside, and are connected by a number of routes including the A618 and A6127. It is also within easy reach of major cities and airports, with Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham airports all being a short drive away. The S26 postcode is close to a number of popular attractions, with Clumber Park, Worksop Town Hall and the Sheffield Winter Garden all being located nearby.
The area has an array of amenities, from shops and restaurants to banks and post offices. Education is also provided, with local primary and secondary schools providing a variety of different educational options.
The area includes sport facilities, with numerous public tennis courts, golf courses, football pitches and more being available. There are also leisure facilities, such as the popular Cresswell Cricket Club and the Anston and Herringthorpe Sports Club. The S26 postcode has a range of attractions for young people, such as the Rother Valley Country Park, Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield Theatres and Meadowhall Shopping Centre.
The area also has a number of churches, with the Cathlic, Anglican and Methodist denominations all having established presences.
All in all, the S26 postcode is a vibrant and diverse area that provides the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the wide range of amenities, attractions and educational opportunities it has to offer.
Demographics
South Yorkshire
S26 is located in the county of South Yorkshire, in England.
South Yorkshire has a total population of 1,385,000, making it the 10th largest county in the UK.
South Yorkshire has a total area of 599 square miles, and a population density of 892 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | S26 |
| Postal Town | Sheffield |
| MSOA Name | Rotherham 033 |
| LSOA Name | Rotherham 033A |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Region | South Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Minor Conurbation |
S26 Electoral Wards
The postal region of S26, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
JC, sheffield
Thursday, January 3, 2019
I live in Birmingham but have been 2 this neighbourhood several times, area is nice people are very friendly.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.