Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

EDGE LANE, S6 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGE LANE, S6 1ES.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. S6 1ES's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £192k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 46.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S6 1ES is a sought-after residential area on Edge Lane, 0.1km from Birley Edge in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within West Ecclesfield ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S6, S6 1ES offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 46.9% 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00041229 (shared with 13 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 1ES. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,000

9 sales · Mean £ 133,701

Detached

£ 325,000

4 sales · Mean £ 360,000

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Semi-Detached

£ 217,500

1 sales · Mean £ 217,500

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

S6 1ES has low crime rates — 44 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson13
Drugs6
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Fox Hill Primary

Good317 pupils0.5 km
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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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Mansel Primary

Good448 pupils1.2 km
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Woolley Wood School

Good105 pupils1.2 km
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Chaucer School

Inadequate825 pupils1.3 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
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Grenoside Community Primary School

Good318 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dairyland0.9 km
  • Go Extra Local0.7 km
  • Londis The Bassett0.7 km
  • Wolfe Road Convenience Store0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Clock House Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Foxhill Tandoori0.7 km
  • The Edge0.7 km
  • Eight Foot Way0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Fox & Hounds0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beijing House Sheffield0.6 km
  • Panku0.9 km
  • Popeyes Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapeltown4.4 km
  • Meadowhall6.3 km
  • Sheffield6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox Hill Crescent/Edge Well Crescent0.2 km
  • Fox Hill Crescent/Edge Well Crescent0.2 km
  • Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Road0.3 km
  • Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Avenue0.3 km
  • Fox Hill Crescent/Fox Hill Avenue0.3 km