S6 5HQ is a safe, established residential area on Barlow Drive, 0.1km from Woodland View in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For families considering a move, S6 5HQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 5HQ are sourced from Output Area E00040502 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLOW DRIVE, S6 5HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLOW DRIVE, S6 5HQ.
327
43
£ 35,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
S6 5HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 5HQ. The average age is 42.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 144,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 5HQ has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Forge Valley School
Shooter's Grove Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
Rivelin Primary School
Wisewood Community Primary School
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Loxley Primary School
Walkley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Howcrofts0.2 km
- Malin Bridge Mini Market0.7 km
- Stannington News0.7 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.7 km
- Stannington Road Post Office0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- St Marks Church0.8 km
- Walkley Cottage0.9 km
- Wood Lane Countryside Centre0.4 km
- Big Si's Cafe0.8 km
- Rivelin Park Cafe0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hillsborough Grill0.8 km
- Chilli Point0.8 km
- Nosh's Chippy0.2 km
- Yanni's Plaice0.8 km
- Chinese2night0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Malin Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Anvil0.4 km
- Holly Bush Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield4.2 km
- Darnall7.4 km
- Meadowhall7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Forge Valley School Access/Wood Lane0.1 km
- Stannington Road/Barlow Road0.2 km
- Stannington Road/Butler Road0.2 km
- Wood Lane/Stanwood Avenue0.2 km
- Stannington Road/Stanwood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S65HQ · Data under Open Government Licence