S6 1QB is a safe, established residential area on Penistone Road North, 0.5km from Owlerton in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
For families considering a move, S6 1QB represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 1QB are sourced from Output Area E00041007 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENISTONE ROAD NORTH, S6 1QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENISTONE ROAD NORTH, S6 1QB.
245
37
£ 37,400 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 37, S6 1QB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £101k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1QB. The average age is 37.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 101,000
2 sales · Mean £ 101,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 1QB is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hillsborough Primary School
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Parkwood E-ACT Academy
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Meynell Community Primary School
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oasis Academy Watermead
Malin Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Buccaneer's Bay0.9 km
- Niagara Conference and Leisure0.4 km
- Dunkin0.9 km
- Hillsborough Arena Sports0.8 km
- Pollys Parlour0.5 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Premier Stores - Gage's0.9 km
- Pangolin Craft Beer1.0 km
- The Green Shop0.7 km
- BP Service Station0.3 km
- Annie Jude's Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- B & M Retail1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Canton King0.3 km
- Hillsborough Fish Bar0.3 km
- Spice Hut0.4 km
- Hoo Wah0.4 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- New Bridge Inn0.7 km
- The Forty Foot0.9 km
- Castle Inn0.9 km
- Hillsborough Park Bowling Club0.7 km
- Jubilee Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Alara Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield4.5 km
- Meadowhall5.9 km
- Chapeltown6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Penistone Road/Herries Road South0.1 km
- Penistone Road North/Herries Road0.1 km
- Penistone Road North/Leppings Lane0.2 km
- Herries Road South/Rawson Spring Road0.2 km
- Leppings Lane/Vere Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S61QB · Data under Open Government Licence