Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROWNING ROAD, S6 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNING ROAD, S6 1DB.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S6 1DB 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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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S6 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 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 28.6% year-on-year.

home £137,562 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S6 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Browning Road, 0.4km from Carr, Birley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Southey ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 1DB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.6% year-on-year. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00040989 (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 1DB. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

9 sales · Mean £ 130,772

Terraced

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 105,666

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

Crime around S6 1DB is moderate at 64 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.

Violence and sexual offences149
Criminal damage and arson34
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order21
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Fox Hill Primary

Good317 pupils0.4 km
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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Meynell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement471 pupils0.7 km
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Chaucer School

Inadequate825 pupils0.8 km
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Mansel Primary

Good448 pupils1.1 km
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Woolley Wood School

Good105 pupils1.1 km
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Yewlands Academy

Requires Improvement877 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Bridge Inn0.8 km
  • Chaucer Social Club0.7 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.1 km
  • Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.5 km
  • Jubilee Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Pheasant Inn0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Eurest/Asda Cafe0.8 km
  • Foxhill Tandoori0.2 km
  • The Edge0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Beres Pork Shop0.7 km
  • New Taj Mahal0.7 km
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Pizza Central Ltd0.7 km
  • The Indian Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Go Extra Local0.2 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Gills Stores0.9 km
  • Londis The Bassett0.6 km
  • Wolfe Road Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl UK Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapeltown4.7 km
  • Sheffield5.8 km
  • Meadowhall5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox Hill Road/Browning Road0.1 km
  • Fox Hill Road/Browning Road0.2 km
  • Fox Hill Road/Camborne Close0.2 km
  • Fox Hill Road/Fox Hill Crescent0.2 km
  • Wilcox Road/Fox Hill Road0.2 km