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.
PARSON CROSS ROAD, S6 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSON CROSS ROAD, S6 1JU.
224
42
£ 30,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 1JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Meynell Community Primary School
Chaucer School
Fox Hill Primary
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries
Parkwood E-ACT Academy
Hillsborough Primary School
Woolley Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S61JU · Data under Open Government Licence