S6 1ER is a sought-after residential area on Edge Close, 0.1km from Birley Edge in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within West Ecclesfield ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S6, S6 1ER offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 2.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00041229 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGE CLOSE, S6 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGE CLOSE, S6 1ER.
277
49
£ 46,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S6 1ER combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£215k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1ER. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
4 sales · Mean £ 247,250
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 179,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 1ER has low crime rates — 48 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
Fox Hill Primary
Mansel Primary
Woolley Wood School
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Chaucer School
Yewlands Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
Grenoside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Dairyland0.9 km
- Go Extra Local0.7 km
- Londis The Bassett0.6 km
- Wolfe Road Convenience Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chaucer Social Club1.0 km
- The Fox & Hounds0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Clock House Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Foxhill Tandoori0.7 km
- The Edge0.7 km
- Eight Foot Way0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Beijing House Sheffield0.6 km
- Panku0.8 km
- Popeyes Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown4.4 km
- Meadowhall6.3 km
- Sheffield6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fox Hill Crescent/Edge Well Crescent0.2 km
- Fox Hill Crescent/Edge Well Crescent0.2 km
- Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Road0.3 km
- Fox Hill Road/Edge Lane0.3 km
- Fox Hill Road/Edge Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S61ER · Data under Open Government Licence