S6 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middlewood Road, 0.6km from Wadsley Bridge in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 1BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00040971 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLEWOOD ROAD, S6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLEWOOD ROAD, S6 1BJ.
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31
£ 37,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in S6 1BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1BJ. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
29 sales · Mean £ 121,920
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 1BJ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Hillsborough Primary School
Wisewood Community Primary School
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Meynell Community Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Middlewood Late Shopper0.2 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Premier Stores - Gage's0.2 km
- The Green Shop0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Jubilee Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- The Railway Hotel0.7 km
- Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd0.9 km
- Horse and Jockey0.7 km
- Sportsman Inn0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley0.9 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- Dunelm (Soft Furnishings Ltd)0.9 km
- Lucky Star0.2 km
- Middlewood Deli0.2 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Beres Pork Shop0.6 km
- Greek Blue Sky0.4 km
- Tracey's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Yummys Pizza0.5 km
- Canton King0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Alara Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield5.1 km
- Chapeltown6.1 km
- Meadowhall6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Middlewood/Middlewood Road0.1 km
- Middlewood Road/Park& Ride0.1 km
- Middlewood Supertram Platform0.1 km
- Middlewood Road/Marion Road0.1 km
- Middlewood (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S61BJ · Data under Open Government Licence