S6 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Nether Houses in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Southey ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 1AH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00040979 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 1AH.
304
39
£ 30,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 1AH 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 39, S6 1AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1AH. The average age is 39.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 1AH is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fox Hill Primary
Mansel Primary
Woolley Wood School
Chaucer School
Yewlands Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Meynell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Dairyland0.8 km
- Go Extra Local0.8 km
- Empire Convenience Store Ltd1.0 km
- lI Services Ltd0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Chaucer Social Club0.4 km
- The Beagle0.6 km
- The Fox & Hounds0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Eurest/Asda Cafe0.6 km
- Foxhill Tandoori0.8 km
- Georges0.5 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- The Edge0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizzas1.0 km
- Lung Fung Take Away0.5 km
- Tasty Bites0.5 km
- Beijing House Sheffield0.8 km
- Panku0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown4.1 km
- Meadowhall5.7 km
- Sheffield6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cowper Avenue/Cowper Drive0.0 km
- Cowper Avenue/Cowper Drive0.0 km
- Halifax Road/Cowper Avenue0.1 km
- Cowper Avenue/Grimsell Crescent0.1 km
- Halifax Road/Deerlands Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S61AH · Data under Open Government Licence