S6 1NN is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Wadsley Bridge in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Southey ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
For families considering a move, S6 1NN represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1NN are sourced from Output Area E00040969 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 1NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 1NN.
270
47
£ 30,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 1NN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S6 1NN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1NN. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 1NN is moderate at 72 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
Hillsborough Primary School
Parkwood E-ACT Academy
Chaucer School
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Oasis Academy Watermead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Poundland0.0 km
- Southey News and Buzz1.0 km
- Go Extra Local0.9 km
- Gills Stores0.6 km
- Wolfe Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Antler1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- SWFC0.7 km
- Foxhill Tandoori0.9 km
- The Edge0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl UK Ltd0.3 km
- Farm Foods0.6 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Greek Blue Sky0.9 km
- Rasheeds0.4 km
- The Plaice1.0 km
- Tracey's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Yummys Pizza1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Fox & Hounds0.8 km
- Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.4 km
- New Bridge Inn0.2 km
- The Forty Foot0.6 km
- Jubilee Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Alara Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield4.9 km
- Chapeltown5.4 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kilner Way/Kilner Way Retail Park0.1 km
- Kilner Way/Kilner Way Retail Park0.1 km
- Halifax Road/Fox Hill Road0.2 km
- Penistone Road North/Wardsend Road North0.2 km
- Fox Hill Road/Halifax Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S61NN · Data under Open Government Licence