Is S6 5LF a safe place to live?

Yes, S6 5LF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 32 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S6 5LF?

The average property price in S6 5LF is currently around £282k.

What is the population of S6 5LF?

The population for the S6 5LF area is approximately 282 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MARCHWOOD ROAD, S6 5LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCHWOOD ROAD, S6 5LF.

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

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Population

282

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10

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8/10

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6/10

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6/10

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2/10

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5/10

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6/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S6 5LF spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £282k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S6 5LF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marchwood Road, 0.4km from Matlock, Little in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 1.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 5LF are sourced from Output Area E00040476 (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 5LF. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.4%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 273,000

4 sales · Mean £ 280,500

Detached

£ 285,000

7 sales · Mean £ 266,142

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

S6 5LF has low crime rates — 32 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 offences69

Anti-social behaviour20

Criminal damage and arson14

Public order12

Other theft11

school Local Schools

Shooter's Grove Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km

Forge Valley School

Good1437 pupils0.7 km

Loxley Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km

Nook Lane Junior School

Good249 pupils1.0 km

Stannington Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils1.1 km

Malin Bridge Primary School

Outstanding606 pupils1.4 km

Wisewood Community Primary School

Good149 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby

Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
Howcrofts1.0 km
Stannington News0.6 km
Village Store0.7 km
Rubans Convenience Store0.6 km
+ 6 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Nathan's Shop0.7 km
The Peacock Inn1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Wisewood Inn0.8 km
Holly Bush Inn0.8 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-operative Food0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Chilli Point0.5 km
Nosh's Chippy0.7 km
Salt & Vinegar0.7 km
Yanni's Plaice0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sheffield4.9 km
Dore & Totley7.8 km
Darnall8.2 km

Bus Stops

Marchwood Road/Ashurst Drive0.2 km
Marchwood Road/Ashurst Drive0.2 km
Wood Lane/Marchwood Road0.2 km
Wood Lane/Woodfarm Close0.2 km
Wood Lane/Woodfarm Place0.2 km