Wood Royd Road is in Deepcar, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S36 2TA 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 Wood Royd Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S36 2RQ, S36 2RX, S36 2QD, S36 2NR, S36 2QF, S36 2PA, S36 2QR, S36 2SN, S36 2QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S36 2TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 34.4% | 40.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 40.5% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 48.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.6% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 16.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 12.8% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 29.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 99.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Royd Road was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wood Royd Road has the 59th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 348th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Wood Royd Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-09-06 | £216,064 |
| 10 Wood Royd Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-19 | £178,994 |
| 5 Wood Royd Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-11-01 | £236,698 |
| 15 Wood Royd Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-10-27 | £186,757 |
| 25 Wood Royd Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-09-15 | £147,026 |
S36 2TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royd Nursery and Infant School Carr Road , Deepcar S36 2PR | 3out of 4 | 482 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 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksbridge Junior School Cedar Road , Stocksbridge S36 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy McIntyre Road , Stocksbridge S36 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Pot House Lane , Stocksbridge S36 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona Retail Ltd | Deepcar Service Station, 74 Manchester Road | 537 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 29 Manchester Road | 777 yd | |
| Stocksbridge Golf Club | Stocksbridge And District Golf Club, 30 Royd Lane | 786 yd | |
| Costa | 1 Ford House, 4 Fox Valley Way | 831 yd | |
| Jungle Monkeys | Former Unit 1, Wharncliffe Works, Station Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anns Catholic Social Club | St Anns Church Hall, Haywood Lane | 518 yd | |
| Pen Nook | 16 Helliwell Lane | 594 yd | |
| King And Miller Tavern | 4 Manchester Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames | 58 Lee Avenue | 452 yd | |
| Ni Hao | 46 Lee Avenue | 489 yd | |
| Lees House | 35-37 Manchester Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 445-451 Manchester Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deepcar St Johns Ce Junior School ST. MARGARET AVENUE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Stocksbridge Park Steels Fc (Look Local Stadium) BRACKEN MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Stocksbridge Park Steels Fc (Site 2) BRACKEN MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Bracken Moor Sports Club (Stocksbridge Cricket Club) BRACKEN MOOR SPORTS CLUB BRACKEN MOOR SPORTS CLUB BRACKEN MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Stocksbridge And District Golf Club Royd Lane | golf | 808 yd |
| Parsonage Farm PARSONAGE FARM PARSONAGE FARM TOWNEND | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.2% |
| 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 | 14.8% |
| Median download speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.