S6 1EX is a safe, established residential area on Hirst Common Lane, 0.5km from Birley Edge in Oughtibridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
For families considering a move, S6 1EX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00041190 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIRST COMMON LANE, S6 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIRST COMMON LANE, S6 1EX.
326
39
£ 51,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 1EX 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
No single demographic signal dominates S6 1EX — age 39, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1EX. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 1EX has low crime rates — 19 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
Fox Hill Primary
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Go Extra Local0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Clock House Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Foxhill Tandoori0.9 km
- The Edge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Fox & Hounds1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Beijing House Sheffield0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown4.8 km
- Sheffield6.6 km
- Meadowhall6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: S61EX · Data under Open Government Licence