S6 1BL is a well-regarded residential area on Fox Hill Road, 0.5km from Birley Edge in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within West Ecclesfield ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For serious buyers, S6 1BL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00041229 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOX HILL ROAD, S6 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOX HILL ROAD, S6 1BL.
277
49
£ 46,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S6 1BL combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£126k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £126k. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1BL. The average age is 49.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
7 sales · Mean £ 117,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 1BL is moderate at 80 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
Fox Hill Primary
Chaucer School
Mansel Primary
Woolley Wood School
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Meynell Community Primary School
Yewlands Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Dairyland1.0 km
- Go Extra Local0.5 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Londis The Bassett0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Chaucer Social Club0.7 km
- The Fox & Hounds0.5 km
- Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Eurest/Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Foxhill Tandoori0.5 km
- Georges0.9 km
- The Edge0.5 km
- Eight Foot Way0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizzas1.0 km
- Lung Fung Take Away0.9 km
- Tasty Bites0.9 km
- Beijing House Sheffield0.5 km
- Panku0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown4.4 km
- Meadowhall6.0 km
- Sheffield6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Road0.1 km
- Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Road0.1 km
- Fox Hill Road/Fox Hill Crescent0.1 km
- Fox Hill Road/Edge Lane0.1 km
- Fox Hill Road/Wilcox Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S61BL · Data under Open Government Licence