S6 1EY is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Carr, Birley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Southey ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00040977 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 1EY.
252
46
£ 30,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S6 1EY — age 46, 80% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1EY. The average age is 45.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 1EY is moderate at 50 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
Meynell Community Primary School
Chaucer School
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Mansel Primary
Woolley Wood School
Hillsborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Go Extra Local0.2 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- BP Service Station1.0 km
- Londis The Bassett0.9 km
- Wolfe Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Chaucer Social Club1.0 km
- New Bridge Inn0.6 km
- The Fox & Hounds0.2 km
- Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.5 km
- Jubilee Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Foxhill Tandoori0.2 km
- The Edge0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Pheasant Inn0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- Lidl UK Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
- Munchies Halifax Road0.7 km
- Wing Wah0.7 km
- Rasheeds0.7 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown5.0 km
- Sheffield5.7 km
- Meadowhall6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fox Hill Road/Fox Hill Crescent0.1 km
- Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Road0.1 km
- Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Road0.1 km
- Fox Hill Road/Birley Rise Road0.1 km
- Fox Hill Road/Camborne Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S61EY · Data under Open Government Licence