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.
MALIN ROAD, S6 5FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALIN ROAD, S6 5FG.
172
36
£ 45,200 /yr
55%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Malin Bridge Primary School
Forge Valley School
Shooter's Grove Primary School
Rivelin Primary School
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Wisewood Community Primary School
Walkley Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- B & M Retail1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S65FG · Data under Open Government Licence