S6 5NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Liberty Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 5NL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 99% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 5NL are sourced from Output Area E00040506 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 5NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 5NL.
168
44
£ 35,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 5NL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S6 5NL has a significant social housing presence — 99% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 5NL. The average age is 44.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 5NL has low crime rates — 47 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
Forge Valley School
Nook Lane Junior School
Stannington Infant School
Loxley Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
- Howcrofts1.0 km
- Stannington News0.2 km
- Village Store0.7 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Nathan's Shop0.6 km
- The Peacock Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holly Bush Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chilli Point0.1 km
- Nosh's Chippy0.6 km
- Salt & Vinegar0.6 km
- Yanni's Plaice0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield4.7 km
- Dore & Totley7.3 km
- Darnall8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Deer Park Road/Deer Park View0.1 km
- Deer Park Road/Deer Park View0.1 km
- Stannington Road/Liberty Hill0.1 km
- Stannington Road/Deer Park Road0.1 km
- Liberty Hill/Stannington Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S65NL · Data under Open Government Licence