sheffield S64 Postcodes

Sheffield (S64)

The S64 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 799 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the S64 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the Doncaster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in S64 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 S64 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The S64 postcode area is located in Sheffield, UK, comprising of the followng seven post towns: Barnsley, Mexborough, Conisbrough, Wadworth, Denaby Main, Edlington and Maltby. It covers a largely rural area to the south of Sheffield, bordered to the north by the S75 postcode area, to the east by the DN12 postcode area, to the east by the DN11 postcode area, to the south by the S60 and S63 postcode areas and to the west by the DN9 and DN10 postcode areas.

The S64 is made up of two postcode districts and contains four counties – South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. The postcode district S64 covers itself the East of the region and is the main area covered. It contains many small villages, towns and hamlets including Edlington, Conisbrough, Harlington, Dunscroft, Stainton, Wadworth, Goldthorpe, Brampton Bierlow, Hooton Levitt, Thurnscoe and High Melton. The other postcode district in S64 is S63 which covers the Western half of the area and contains the majority of the remaining settlements. These consist of Athersley, New Lodge, Cumberworth, Barnsley, Mexborough, Wath Upon Dearne, Rawmarsh, Swinton, Kilnhurst and Thrybergh.

The predominant land use in the S64 postcode area is agricultural, primarily grassland but with some arable cropping. Forestry plantations also feature prominently in the area, predominantly coniferous species such as pine and fir. There is also some industrial and commercial land uses throughout the region in and around the main settlements.

The majority of people living in the S64 area are employed in either skilled or semi-skilled labour roles, largely within the agriculture and manufacturing industries. There is also a small population of entrepreneurs running their own businesses, working from home or travelling to the larger towns and cities to work.

The S64 postcode area is generally considered an affordable place to live, with property prices typically lower than in the larger cities and towns. The area also has diverse leisure offerings, including a range of outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding and wildfowling, as well as golf courses, fishing sites and nature reserves. In terms of education, there are a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as a college and university.

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