S6 4LR is a mixed residential area on Oakland Road, 0.3km from Boulder Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S6 4LR offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 21.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 4LR are sourced from Output Area E00040497 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLAND ROAD, S6 4LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLAND ROAD, S6 4LR.
300
36
£ 37,400 /yr
69%
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 4LR is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 21.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 4LR. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,500
10 sales · Mean £ 167,650
Semi-Detached
£ 151,795
1 sales · Mean £ 151,795
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 4LR is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rivelin Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Walkley Primary School
Hillsborough Primary School
Forge Valley School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Wisewood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Howcrofts0.9 km
- Malin Bridge Mini Market0.4 km
- Walkley Newsagents0.9 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.4 km
- Brobot Petroleum0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Florist Inn0.7 km
- Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd0.7 km
- Malin Bridge Inn0.3 km
- Northern Monkey Craft Ale and Gin Bar0.3 km
- The Shakey0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Cafe Pie0.8 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Envers0.6 km
- Mama Mia Pepe0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Golden City0.1 km
- Pizzas R Us1.0 km
- Street Art Sushi0.7 km
- Chinese2night0.5 km
- Helen's0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B & M Retail0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coniston Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.8 km
- Meadowhall6.5 km
- Darnall6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Malin Bridge Platform0.2 km
- Malin Bridge0.2 km
- Malin Bridge (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Malin Bridge (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Holme Lane/Loxley New Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S64LR · Data under Open Government Licence