S6 4JQ is a mixed residential area on Holme Lane, 0.5km from Boulder Hill 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 4JQ are sourced from Output Area E00040494 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLME LANE, S6 4JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME LANE, S6 4JQ.
305
38
£ 37,400 /yr
66%
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
No single demographic signal dominates S6 4JQ — age 38, 50% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 4JQ. The average age is 38.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,000
3 sales · Mean £ 70,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 4JQ is moderate at 60 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
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Rivelin Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Hillsborough Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Forge Valley School
Wisewood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Gails Bakery and Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Wadsley Lane News0.9 km
- J W Crawshaw Ltd0.4 km
- Luke Horton Art0.3 km
- Super Booze0.2 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alara Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Coniston Guest House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Pizza Amour1.0 km
- Taj Takeaway1.0 km
- Hillsborough Chinese0.2 km
- La Porchetta0.2 km
- Hillsborough Grill0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Hillsborough Social Club0.5 km
- La Plata Social Club0.2 km
- Riverside0.2 km
- Sport Shack0.1 km
- The Hillsborough Club0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Ayla Cafe0.1 km
- Big Si's Cafe0.5 km
- Chocolatte0.2 km
- Coffee Boo0.1 km
- Eurest Mondelez Sheffield0.9 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- B & M Retail0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.7 km
- Meadowhall6.3 km
- Darnall6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holme Lane/Hillsborough Place0.0 km
- Holme Lane/Walkley Lane0.1 km
- Middlewood Road/Taplin Road0.1 km
- Hillsborough to Middlewood/Malin Br0.2 km
- Hillsborough0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S64JQ · Data under Open Government Licence