S6 2GZ is a mixed residential area on Hillsborough Barracks, 0.6km from Walkley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
The people who live in S6 2GZ are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 2GZ are sourced from Output Area E00040975 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSBOROUGH BARRACKS, S6 2GZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSBOROUGH BARRACKS, S6 2GZ.
230
44
£ 37,400 /yr
60%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S6 2GZ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 2GZ. The average age is 44.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 2GZ is moderate at 68 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
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Rivelin Primary School
Walkley Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Hillsborough Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
Parkwood E-ACT Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Food Cycle Sheffield0.7 km
- Walkley Newsagents0.9 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.4 km
- Brobot Petroleum0.4 km
- Corner News0.7 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Florist Inn0.7 km
- Masons Arms0.3 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)0.8 km
- Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd1.0 km
- Raven Inn0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Blind Monkey0.7 km
- Cafe Pie0.9 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Envers0.2 km
- Mama Mia Pepe0.1 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- B & M Retail0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Golden City0.7 km
- Pizzas R Us1.0 km
- Street Art Sushi0.1 km
- Helen's0.5 km
- Red Rose0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coniston Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.2 km
- Meadowhall5.8 km
- Darnall6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Langsett Road/Ripley Street0.2 km
- Langsett Road/Bamforth Street0.2 km
- Langsett Road/Channing Street0.2 km
- Langsett Road/Hatton Road0.2 km
- Penistone Road/Bradfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S62GZ · Data under Open Government Licence