Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PARSON CROSS ROAD, S6 1JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSON CROSS ROAD, S6 1JU.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S6 1JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S6 1JU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

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

S6 1JU is a mixed residential area on Parson Cross Road, 0.5km from Wadsley Bridge in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Southey ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

For families considering a move, S6 1JU represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00040995 (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 1JU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

20 sales · Mean £ 127,250

Detached

£ 170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

2 sales · Mean £ 132,000

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

Crime around S6 1JU is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences120
Shoplifting66
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order29

school Local Schools

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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils0.1 km
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Meynell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement471 pupils0.3 km
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Chaucer School

Inadequate825 pupils0.9 km
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Fox Hill Primary

Good317 pupils0.9 km
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Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries

Good724 pupils1.2 km
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Parkwood E-ACT Academy

Good789 pupils1.2 km
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Hillsborough Primary School

Good385 pupils1.3 km
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Woolley Wood School

Good105 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • Go Extra Local0.6 km
  • Gills Stores0.6 km
  • Wolfe Road Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Eurest/Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Foxhill Tandoori0.6 km
  • The Edge0.6 km
  • Buccaneer's Bay0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Rasheeds0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.3 km
  • Munchies Halifax Road0.3 km
  • Wing Wah0.2 km
  • Wok Master Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Chaucer Social Club0.9 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.5 km
  • Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.1 km
  • New Bridge Inn0.4 km
  • The Forty Foot0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapeltown5.1 km
  • Sheffield5.2 km
  • Meadowhall5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Halifax Road/Southey Green Road0.1 km
  • Halifax Road/Southey Green Road0.2 km
  • Fox Hill Road/Baxter Drive0.2 km
  • Fox Hill Road/Baxter Drive0.2 km
  • Halifax Road/Carrville Drive0.2 km