Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MALIN ROAD, S6 5FG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALIN ROAD, S6 5FG.

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Population

172

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S6 5FG — age 36, 77% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 41.7% year-on-year.

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

S6 5FG is a safe, established residential area on Malin Road, 0.1km from Malin Bridge in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

For families considering a move, S6 5FG represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 5FG are sourced from Output Area E00041336 (shared with 5 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 5FG. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,500

8 sales · Mean £ 155,593

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 185,333

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

S6 5FG has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Vehicle crime28
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting19
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Malin Bridge Primary School

Outstanding606 pupils0.4 km
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Forge Valley School

Good1437 pupils0.4 km
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Shooter's Grove Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Rivelin Primary School

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Wisewood Community Primary School

Good149 pupils1.2 km
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Walkley Primary School

Good386 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Howcrofts0.3 km
  • Malin Bridge Mini Market0.3 km
  • Walkley Newsagents1.0 km
  • Walkley Beer Co0.9 km
  • Stannington Road Post Office0.8 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Florist Inn1.0 km
  • Holly Bush Inn0.7 km
  • Raven Inn1.0 km
  • Anvil0.1 km
  • Castle Inn0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cafe Pie0.9 km
  • St Marks Church0.4 km
  • Walkley Cottage0.8 km
  • Wood Lane Countryside Centre0.0 km
  • Base Camp0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden City0.7 km
  • Hillsborough Grill0.3 km
  • No 1 Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Cafe Masala1.0 km
  • Da Vinci's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • B & M Retail1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Coniston Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield4.1 km
  • Meadowhall7.1 km
  • Darnall7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Stannington Road/Wood Lane0.1 km
  • Stannington Road/Wood Bank0.1 km
  • Stannington Road/Loxley Road0.2 km
  • Rivelin Valley Road/Racker Way0.2 km
  • Rivelin Valley Road/Watersmeet Road0.2 km