S6 1HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lyminster Road, 0.4km 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 1HW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £217k. 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 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00040989 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYMINSTER ROAD, S6 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYMINSTER ROAD, S6 1HW.
301
35
£ 30,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 1HW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 35, S6 1HW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1HW. The average age is 35.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 194,750
16 sales · Mean £ 183,812
Flat
£ 156,000
1 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 1HW is moderate at 58 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
Mansel Primary
Woolley Wood School
Yewlands Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Chaucer Social Club0.7 km
- The Fox & Hounds0.1 km
- Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.4 km
- Jubilee Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Pheasant Inn0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Eurest/Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Foxhill Tandoori0.2 km
- The Edge0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Beres Pork Shop0.6 km
- New Taj Mahal0.6 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
- Pizza Central Ltd0.6 km
- The Indian Kitchen0.6 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Go Extra Local0.2 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Gills Stores0.9 km
- Londis The Bassett0.7 km
- Wolfe Road Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
- Lidl UK Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown4.8 km
- Sheffield5.7 km
- Meadowhall5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fox Hill Road/Camborne Close0.2 km
- Fox Hill Road/Fox Hill Crescent0.2 km
- Fox Hill Road/Browning Road0.2 km
- Fox Hill Road/Browning Road0.2 km
- Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S61HW · Data under Open Government Licence