Postcode S36 9SB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Penistone West ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Penistone area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Penistone is £54,801 per year. The nearest station is Penistone located about 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Thurlstone Woods Park.
Penistone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,589 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Penistone has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penistone is £54,801 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S36 9SB.
Penistone near S36 9SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penistone located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thurlstone Woods Park | Small | Walking directions to Thurlstone Woods Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Penistone West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 91 | £349,995 |
| Flats | 8 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penistone West
In the S36 9SB postcode area, located within Penistone, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Thurlstone Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Millhouse Primary School | Community school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.