Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIRST COMMON LANE, S6 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIRST COMMON LANE, S6 1EX.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Fox Hill Primary

Good317 pupils1.0 km
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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Go Extra Local0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Clock House Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Foxhill Tandoori0.9 km
  • The Edge0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Fox & Hounds1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Beijing House Sheffield0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapeltown4.8 km
  • Sheffield6.6 km
  • Meadowhall6.8 km