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.
HALIFAX ROAD, S6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALIFAX ROAD, S6 1AE.
243
40
£ 30,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Fox Hill Primary
Chaucer School
Meynell Community Primary School
Mansel Primary
Woolley Wood School
Yewlands Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S61AE · Data under Open Government Licence