Roughbirchworth Lane is in Oxspring, Sheffield and in Barnsley district. S36 8AP is located in the Penistone East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roughbirchworth Lane, Oxspring, Sheffield, S36 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S36 8YE, S36 8YQ, S36 8YA, S36 8YN, S36 8WZ, S36 8YY, S36 8ZR, S36 8WF, S36 8WG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S36 8AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.7% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.3% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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% | 31.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 48.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 55.7% | 57.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 29.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roughbirchworth Lane was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Roughbirchworth Lane has the 44th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 211th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Mill House Roughbirchworth Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-02 | £510,804 |
| 3 Old Mill House Roughbirchworth Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-05-09 | £695,890 |
| 2 Old Mill House Roughbirchworth Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-10-22 | £700,989 |
| 1 Old Mill House Roughbirchworth Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-09-05 | £577,094 |
| 3 Old Mill House Roughbirchworth Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2019-01-23 | £714,267 |
S36 8AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S36 8AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Education | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxspring Primary School Sheffield Road , Oxspring S36 8YW | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springvale Primary School Sheffield Road , Penistone S36 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Halifax Road , Thurgoland S35 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School High Street , Penistone S36 6BS | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School Haigh Lane , Hoylandswaine S36 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,157 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 | 3,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksbridge High School Shay House Lane , Stocksbridge S36 1FD | 2out of 4 | 4,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses | Waggon And Horses, Sheffield Road | 61 yd | |
| Smithy Arms | Smithy Arms, Smithy House, Sheffield Road | 138 yd | |
| Travellers Inn | The Travellers Inn, Jockey Road | 898 yd | |
| Penistone Cricket Club | Penistone Cricket Club, Queen Street | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxspring Playing Field SHEFFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 138 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.