S6 2AE is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Owlerton in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00041009 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 2AE.
294
35
£ 37,400 /yr
61%
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 56% owner-occupation and average age 35, S6 2AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 2AE. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 2AE is moderate at 73 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
Parkwood E-ACT Academy
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oasis Academy Watermead
Rivelin Primary School
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
Meynell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Niagara Conference and Leisure0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- The Rawson Spring0.9 km
- Dunkin0.6 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Poundland0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Pangolin Craft Beer0.7 km
- The Green Shop0.8 km
- BP Service Station0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Sang Lung1.0 km
- Canton King0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Hillsborough Fish Bar0.5 km
- Spice Hut0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B & M Retail0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Forty Foot1.0 km
- Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd0.6 km
- Castle Inn0.8 km
- Hillsborough Park Bowling Club0.6 km
- La Plata Social Club1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Alara Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield4.1 km
- Meadowhall5.7 km
- Chapeltown6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Penistone Road/Herries Road South0.2 km
- Penistone Road/Parkside Road0.2 km
- Penistone Road/Beulah Road0.2 km
- Herries Road South/Rawson Spring Road0.2 km
- Herries Road South/Rawson Spring Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S62AE · Data under Open Government Licence