Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HALIFAX ROAD, S6 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALIFAX ROAD, S6 1AE.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S6 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in S6 1AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S6 1AE is a mixed residential area on Halifax Road, 0.8km from Carr, Birley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Southey ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 1AE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00040991 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1AE. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 132,333

Terraced

£ 86,250

8 sales · Mean £ 95,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S6 1AE is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences151
Criminal damage and arson42
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order25
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Fox Hill Primary

Good317 pupils0.5 km
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Chaucer School

Inadequate825 pupils0.5 km
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Meynell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement471 pupils0.5 km
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Mansel Primary

Good448 pupils0.8 km
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Woolley Wood School

Good105 pupils0.8 km
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Yewlands Academy

Requires Improvement877 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Go Extra Local0.5 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • lI Services Ltd0.9 km
  • Gills Stores0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Chaucer Social Club0.4 km
  • New Bridge Inn0.9 km
  • The Beagle0.9 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.5 km
  • Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Eurest/Asda Cafe0.5 km
  • Foxhill Tandoori0.5 km
  • Georges0.8 km
  • The Edge0.5 km
  • Pheasant Inn0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Farm Foods1.0 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl UK Ltd0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Domino's Pizzas0.4 km
  • Lung Fung Take Away0.8 km
  • Munchies Halifax Road0.5 km
  • Tasty Bites0.8 km
  • Wing Wah0.6 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapeltown4.6 km
  • Meadowhall5.5 km
  • Sheffield5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Halifax Road/Chaucer Road0.1 km
  • Halifax Road/Wilcox Road0.1 km
  • Wilcox Road/Halifax Road0.2 km
  • Wilcox Road/Cowper Crescent0.2 km
  • Halifax Road/Lyminster Road0.2 km