Victoria Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S36 6EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	49.2%	49.6%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	50.8%	50.4%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	34.2%	37.3%	3.1%	37.9%	-0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	43.9%	42.9%	-1.0%	44.2%	-1.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	11.4%	9.4%	-2.0%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	8.8%	8.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	2.1%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39%	39.2%	0.2%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	33.3%	30.2%	-3.1%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	16.7%	15.8%	-0.9%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	7.6%	13.7%	6.1%	4.0%	9.7%
Very bad health	3.4%	1.1%	-2.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around S36 6EL this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.5%	30%	-5.5%	18.2%	11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	8.6%	-2.8%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	15%	-1.7%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.3%	2.0%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	19.3%	3.9%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	12.7%	16.7%	4.0%	33.8%	-17.1%
Other	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.7%	99.3%	1.6%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	97.7%	99.6%	1.9%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	99.6%	2.3%	83.2%	16.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	20.9%	13.5%	7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	54.3%	46.2%	8.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Victoria Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Penistone West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Victoria Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West and the 168th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in S36 6EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Street are based on 184 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Victoria Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for S36 6EL

Average Price
£219,124

Semi-Detached
£213,037

Terraced
£172,201

Detached
£347,758

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£233,034

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Street

Average Price
£156,720

Semi-Detached
£189,334

Terraced
£119,800

Detached
£304,010

Flats/Maisonettes
£214,617

Other
£226,673

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Victoria Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2024-04-24	£239,295
33 Victoria Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-01-08	£206,275
59 Victoria Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-07-21	£204,721
29 Victoria Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-07-07	£229,213
19 Victoria Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£330,500	2022-10-20	£348,409

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S36 6EL

Employment

S36 6EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	66
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	10
Other	8
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Education	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	218 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springvale Primary School Sheffield Road , Penistone S36 6HJ	3out of 4	1,095 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thurlstone Primary School Royd Moor Road , Thurlstone S36 9RD	4out of 4	1,721 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoylandswaine Primary School Haigh Lane , Hoylandswaine S36 7JJ	3out of 4	2,531 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxspring Primary School Sheffield Road , Oxspring S36 8YW	3out of 4	2,594 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penistone Grammar School Huddersfield Road , Penistone S36 7BX	3out of 4	1,257 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Creme	9 High Street	205 yd
Holme Coffee House	3 High Street	282 yd
D & NL Ward	53 Shrewsbury Road	333 yd
The Arthouse Cafe, Deli & Gallery	3a Church Street	339 yd
Cinnamon Spice	5 Market Street	352 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penistone Church Football Club	Penistone Church Football Club, Church View Road	246 yd
The Old Crown	Old Crown, 6 Market Street	352 yd
Spread Eagle Hotel	Spread Eagle Hotel, 12 Market Street	352 yd
Penistone tap and brewhouse	14 Market Street	355 yd
The Cristello Lounge	6-10 St Marys Street	388 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	1 High Street	205 yd
Penistone Fish & Chips	61-63 Church Street	339 yd
Penistone Balti House	8 Market Street	352 yd
Bridge End Fisheries	Bridge End Fisheries, Bridge Street	589 yd
Canton House	61 Sheffield Road	768 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Penistone	Coop Supermarket, 26 Market Street		352 yd
Tesco	Tesco, Market Lane		493 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dsm Memorial Ground Memorial Football Ground Memorial Football Ground Church View Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	251 yd
St Johns The Baptist Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE HIGH STREET	grass pitches	377 yd
Penistone Recreation Ground MARKET LANE	grass pitches	609 yd
Springvale Primary School & Nursery Unit SHEFFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	1,021 yd
Penistone Leisure Centre (Closed) Thurlstone Road	health and fitness suite	1,069 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	3.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	3.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	3.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.