East Crescent is in Stocksbridge, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S36 1AZ is located in the Stocksbridge and Upper Don electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Crescent, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S36 1GA, S36 1FF, S36 1EF, S36 1EG, S36 1AE, S36 1EN, S36 1EY, S36 1FZ, S36 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S36 1AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 48.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 36.2% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 44.1% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 45.9% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.9% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 16.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 22.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 99.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 99.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Crescent was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Stocksbridge and Upper Don average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
East Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stocksbridge and Upper Don and the 590th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 East Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-07-09 | £167,964 |
| 83 East Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-26 | £203,858 |
| 85 East Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-02-03 | £195,914 |
| 85 East Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,215 | 2021-02-17 | £183,605 |
| 109 East Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2020-07-17 | £130,861 |
S36 1AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Pot House Lane , Stocksbridge S36 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy McIntyre Road , Stocksbridge S36 1DG | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksbridge Junior School Cedar Road , Stocksbridge S36 1AS | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royd Nursery and Infant School Carr Road , Deepcar S36 2PR | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School St Margaret Avenue , Deepcar S36 2TE | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge High School Shay House Lane , Stocksbridge S36 1FD | 2out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argent Catering Solutions Ltd. | Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, Moorland Drive | 117 yd | |
| Stocksbridge R U F C | 632 Manchester Road | 489 yd | |
| Grounded Cafe Bar | 516a Manchester Road | 798 yd | |
| Intenso Cafe Bar | 481-481a Manchester Road | 868 yd | |
| Stock Cafe | Unit 8, The Palace Mall, Manchester Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Hotel | The Friendship, 536 Manchester Road | 757 yd | |
| Red Grouse - Samuel Smith | The Red Grouse, Spink Hall Lane | 783 yd | |
| Legionnaires Club | Stocksbridge Legionnaires Club, Edward Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden | 592 Manchester Road | 514 yd | |
| Bangin Burgers | 570 Manchester Road | 681 yd | |
| Shelley's Fish & Chips | 2 Victoria Road | 793 yd | |
| De Caprio's | Unit 2, Victoria Road | 793 yd | |
| The Hungry Geezer | 487 Manchester Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Supermarket | 93 Pot House Lane | 550 yd | |
| Coop Food Market | The Co-Operative Food, Johnson Street | 708 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Ford House, Fox Valley Way | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre MOORLAND DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 209 yd |
| Oxley Park INMAN PAVILION INMAN PAVILION MOORLAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Stocksbridge Rugby Social Club MANCHESTER ROAD | 484 yd | |
| Stocksbridge High School MATHS & COMPUTING COLLEGE MATHS & COMPUTING COLLEGE SHAY HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Stocksbridge Junior School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.