S6 6FT is a sought-after residential area on Darley Grove, 0.3km from Little Matlock in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S6, S6 6FT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 6FT are sourced from Output Area E00041207 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARLEY GROVE, S6 6FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARLEY GROVE, S6 6FT.
368
41
£ 48,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 6FT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S6 6FT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 6FT. The average age is 41.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Semi-Detached
£ 244,000
3 sales · Mean £ 241,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 6FT has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nook Lane Junior School
Stannington Infant School
Shooter's Grove Primary School
Loxley Primary School
Forge Valley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.4 km
- Stannington News0.9 km
- Village Store0.4 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.9 km
- Supersize Sweets T/A Riverside Spirits0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Nathan's Shop0.4 km
- The Peacock Inn0.6 km
- Admiral Rodney1.0 km
- Reserved CB0.8 km
- The Rose & Crown0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chilli Point0.8 km
- Salt & Vinegar0.4 km
- Yanni's Plaice0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wisewood Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield5.3 km
- Dore & Totley7.9 km
- Darnall8.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Matlock Avenue/Little Matlock Gardens0.1 km
- High Matlock Avenue/Riber Close0.1 km
- Acorn Drive/Friar Close0.4 km
- Stannington Road/Wood Lane0.4 km
- Stannington Road/Wood Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S66FT · Data under Open Government Licence