S6 4JL is a mixed residential area on Hillsborough Road, 0.5km from Boulder Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 76.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 4JL are sourced from Output Area E00040494 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSBOROUGH ROAD, S6 4JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSBOROUGH ROAD, S6 4JL.
305
38
£ 37,400 /yr
66%
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
S6 4JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 76.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 4JL. The average age is 38.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 124,375
2 sales · Mean £ 124,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 4JL is moderate at 65 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
Malin Bridge Primary School
Hillsborough Primary School
Walkley Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Forge Valley School
Wisewood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Avant Garde Drinks Ltd1.0 km
- Gails Bakery and Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Wadsley Lane News0.9 km
- Malin Bridge Mini Market0.7 km
- Walkley Newsagents1.0 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alara Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Coniston Guest House0.3 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- B & M Retail0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- China Cuisine1.0 km
- Four Lanes Fisheries1.0 km
- Pizza Amour0.9 km
- Proud Potato1.0 km
- Taj Takeaway0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Florist Inn0.8 km
- Masons Arms0.9 km
- Raven Inn0.9 km
- Anvil0.9 km
- Castle Inn0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Cafe Pie0.9 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Envers0.4 km
- Mama Mia Pepe0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- + 52 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.7 km
- Meadowhall6.3 km
- Darnall6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Middlewood Road/Taplin Road0.1 km
- Holme Lane/Hillsborough Place0.1 km
- Holme Lane/Walkley Lane0.1 km
- Middlewood Road/Dykes Hall Road0.1 km
- Hillsborough to Middlewood/Malin Br0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S64JL · Data under Open Government Licence