Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PENISTONE ROAD NORTH, S6 1QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENISTONE ROAD NORTH, S6 1QB.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting17
Vehicle crime12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Hillsborough Primary School

Good385 pupils0.3 km
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Marlcliffe Community Primary School

Good508 pupils0.9 km
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Parkwood E-ACT Academy

Good789 pupils1.0 km
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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Meynell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement471 pupils1.2 km
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Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy Watermead

Outstanding417 pupils1.3 km
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Malin Bridge Primary School

Outstanding606 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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