Shrewsbury Close is in Penistone, Sheffield and in Barnsley district. S36 6DX is located in the Penistone West 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 Shrewsbury Close, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S36 6AS, S36 6BT, S36 6DY, S36 6EJ, S36 6AT, S36 6BW, S36 6AR, S36 6EL, S36 6FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S36 6DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 37.7% | 33.2% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 45.5% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.4% | 40.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 39.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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 | 28.4% | 22.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 28% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shrewsbury Close was 209.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 376.0% higher than the Penistone West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shrewsbury Close has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West and the 87th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Shrewsbury Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-02-14 | £170,920 |
| 1 Shrewsbury Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-12-09 | £209,451 |
| 20 Shrewsbury Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-06-10 | £187,931 |
| 4 Shrewsbury Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2019-05-02 | £213,998 |
| 10 Shrewsbury Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-08-31 | £170,980 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S36 6DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School High Street , Penistone S36 6BS | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springvale Primary School Sheffield Road , Penistone S36 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlstone Primary School Royd Moor Road , Thurlstone S36 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School Haigh Lane , Hoylandswaine S36 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxspring Primary School Sheffield Road , Oxspring S36 8YW | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone Grammar School Huddersfield Road , Penistone S36 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthouse Cafe, Deli & Gallery | 3a Church Street | 170 yd | |
| Holme Coffee House | 3 High Street | 261 yd | |
| D & NL Ward | 53 Shrewsbury Road | 264 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 5 Market Street | 300 yd | |
| Patties Burger Kitchen | 22 Market Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone Church Football Club | Penistone Church Football Club, Church View Road | 128 yd | |
| The Cristello Lounge | 6-10 St Marys Street | 293 yd | |
| Penistone tap and brewhouse | 14 Market Street | 299 yd | |
| The Old Crown | Old Crown, 6 Market Street | 300 yd | |
| Spread Eagle Hotel | Spread Eagle Hotel, 12 Market Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone Fish & Chips | 61-63 Church Street | 170 yd | |
| Penistone Balti House | 8 Market Street | 300 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 High Street | 311 yd | |
| Bridge End Fisheries | Bridge End Fisheries, Bridge Street | 475 yd | |
| Canton House | 61 Sheffield Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Penistone | Coop Supermarket, 26 Market Street | 300 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Market Lane | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dsm Memorial Ground Memorial Football Ground Memorial Football Ground Church View Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 276 yd |
| St Johns The Baptist Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Penistone Recreation Ground MARKET LANE | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Springvale Primary School & Nursery Unit SHEFFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Penistone Leisure Centre (Closed) Thurlstone Road | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.