Is S6 5AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, S6 5AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S6 5AZ?

The average property price in S6 5AZ is currently around £256k.

What is the population of S6 5AZ?

The population for the S6 5AZ area is approximately 407 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOOD LANE, S6 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, S6 5AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

407

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S6 5AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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9/10

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7/10

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9/10

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4/10

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8/10

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6/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S6 5AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S6 5AZ is a safe, established residential area on Wood Lane, 0.3km from Woodland View in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Hillsborough ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00040475 (shared with 12 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 5AZ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%

Asian / British Asian4.2%

Black / African / Caribbean2.2%

Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 228,000

1 sales · Mean £ 228,000

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

S6 5AZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents 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 offences43

Anti-social behaviour7

Criminal damage and arson7

Public order5

Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

Forge Valley School

Good1437 pupils0.1 km

Shooter's Grove Primary School

Good411 pupils0.3 km

Malin Bridge Primary School

Outstanding606 pupils0.8 km

Rivelin Primary School

Good378 pupils1.2 km

Wisewood Community Primary School

Good149 pupils1.3 km

Loxley Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km

Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils1.4 km

Walkley Primary School

Good386 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby

Howcrofts0.3 km
Malin Bridge Mini Market0.7 km
Emma's Deli and Store0.3 km
Stannington News0.7 km
Supersize Sweets T/A Riverside Spirits0.5 km
+ 3 more

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby

St Marks Church0.8 km
Wood Lane Countryside Centre0.4 km
Big Si's Cafe0.7 km
Rivelin Park Cafe0.6 km
The Loxley Sports Bar0.9 km
+ 1 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Holly Bush Inn0.5 km
Malin Bridge Inn0.7 km
Anvil0.4 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Co-operative Food1.0 km
Lidl0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby

Chilli Point0.8 km
Nosh's Chippy0.3 km
Yanni's Plaice0.8 km
Hillsborough Grill0.7 km
Chinese2night0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sheffield4.3 km
Darnall7.5 km
Meadowhall7.6 km

Bus Stops

Forge Valley School Access/Wood Lane0.1 km
Wood Lane/Stanwood Avenue0.1 km
Stannington Road/Butler Road0.3 km
Stannington Road/Barlow Road0.3 km
Stannington Road/Stanwood Avenue0.3 km