Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

COX ROAD, S6 4SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COX ROAD, S6 4SY.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S6 4SY 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S6 4SY is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

home £181,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S6 4SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cox Road, 0.2km from Hallowmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 7.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 4SY are sourced from Output Area E00040481 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 4SY. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 176,000

12 sales · Mean £ 173,070

Terraced

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S6 4SY has low crime rates — 17 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson7
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Wisewood Community Primary School

Good149 pupils0.3 km
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Malin Bridge Primary School

Outstanding606 pupils0.8 km
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Forge Valley School

Good1437 pupils0.9 km
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Loxley Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Shooter's Grove Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Marlcliffe Community Primary School

Good508 pupils1.1 km
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Rivelin Primary School

Good378 pupils1.5 km
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Hillsborough Primary School

Good385 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Malin Bridge Mini Market0.9 km
  • The Green Shop0.9 km
  • The Old Loxley Post Office0.9 km
  • Dykes Hall Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Supersize Sweets T/A Riverside Spirits1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • St Marks Church0.8 km
  • Wood Lane Countryside Centre1.0 km
  • Wadsley Jack0.5 km
  • Big Si's Cafe1.0 km
  • The Loxley Sports Bar1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Wisewood Inn0.8 km
  • Malin Bridge Inn1.0 km
  • Hillsborough Social Club0.7 km
  • Castle Inn0.9 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Hillsborough Grill1.0 km
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • S6 Kebabish0.7 km
  • The Wadsley Fryer0.6 km
  • Chinese2night0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Coniston Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield4.9 km
  • Meadowhall7.4 km
  • Chapeltown7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hallowmoor Road/Cox Place0.1 km
  • Hallowmoor Road/Cox Place0.1 km
  • Hallowmoor Road/Dial House Road0.1 km
  • Hallowmoor Road/Dial House Road0.2 km
  • Ben Lane/Hallowmoor Road0.2 km