Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WADSLEY LANE, S6 4EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADSLEY LANE, S6 4EE.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S6 4EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in S6 4EE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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

S6 4EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wadsley Lane, 0.7km from Hallowmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 4EE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 4EE are sourced from Output Area E00040464 (shared with 4 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 4EE. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

6 sales · Mean £ 245,833

Semi-Detached

£ 273,500

2 sales · Mean £ 273,500

Flat

£ 152,000

4 sales · Mean £ 151,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S6 4EE has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Marlcliffe Community Primary School

Good508 pupils0.4 km
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Wisewood Community Primary School

Good149 pupils0.8 km
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Hillsborough Primary School

Good385 pupils0.8 km
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Malin Bridge Primary School

Outstanding606 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Rivelin Primary School

Good378 pupils1.4 km
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Forge Valley School

Good1437 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Niagara Conference and Leisure0.8 km
  • Sisu0.7 km
  • Temptation Cafe0.6 km
  • The Orange Bird0.9 km
  • Chocolatte0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Premier Stores - Gage's0.6 km
  • Annie Jude's Ltd0.8 km
  • Dykes Hall Convenience Store0.4 km
  • E W Pearson & Sons1.0 km
  • Wraggs Quality Meats0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • B & M Retail0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.6 km
  • Hillsborough Park Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Hillsborough Social Club0.7 km
  • Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd0.6 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • S6 Kebabish0.3 km
  • La Porchetta1.0 km
  • Beres Pork Shop0.4 km
  • Chinese2night0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Coniston Guest House0.9 km
  • Alara Bed & Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield4.8 km
  • Chapeltown6.6 km
  • Meadowhall6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlcliffe Road/Wadsley Road0.2 km
  • Marlcliffe Road/Vainor Road0.2 km
  • Dykes Hall Road/Dunella Road0.2 km
  • Wadsley Lane/Far Lane0.2 km
  • Dykes Hall Road/Dunella Road0.3 km