S6 5LY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wood Lane Close, 0.4km from Liberty Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For serious buyers, S6 5LY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, up 40.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 5LY are sourced from Output Area E00041211 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD LANE CLOSE, S6 5LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE CLOSE, S6 5LY.
295
49
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
S6 5LY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £342k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 40.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 5LY. The average age is 49.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 303,000
7 sales · Mean £ 328,427
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 5LY has low crime rates — 45 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
Shooter's Grove Primary School
Nook Lane Junior School
Stannington Infant School
Forge Valley School
Loxley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.4 km
- Stannington News0.5 km
- Village Store0.4 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.5 km
- Stannington Road Post Office0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Nathan's Shop0.4 km
- The Peacock Inn0.7 km
- Reserved CB0.9 km
- The Rose & Crown1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holly Bush Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chilli Point0.4 km
- Nosh's Chippy0.8 km
- Salt & Vinegar0.4 km
- Yanni's Plaice0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield5.0 km
- Dore & Totley7.5 km
- Darnall8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stannington Road/Wood Lane0.2 km
- Wood Lane/Marchwood Road0.2 km
- Wood Lane/Woodfarm Close0.2 km
- Stannington Road/Wood Lane0.2 km
- Oldfield Road/Stannington Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S65LY · Data under Open Government Licence