S6 5PL is a safe, established residential area on Roscoe Bank, 0.4km from Woodland View in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 5PL are sourced from Output Area E00041319 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSCOE BANK, S6 5PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSCOE BANK, S6 5PL.
290
37
£ 35,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 5PL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 37, S6 5PL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 5PL. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 5PL has low crime rates — 34 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
Malin Bridge Primary School
Lydgate Infant School
Westways Primary School
Rivelin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Howcrofts0.6 km
- Stannington News0.3 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.3 km
- Stannington Road Post Office0.2 km
- Emma's Deli and Store0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Wood Lane Countryside Centre0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Holly Bush Inn0.3 km
- Anvil0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chilli Point0.4 km
- Nosh's Chippy0.3 km
- Yanni's Plaice0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield4.2 km
- Dore & Totley7.2 km
- Darnall7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stannington Road/Stanwood Road0.1 km
- Stannington Road/Roscoe Bank0.1 km
- Stanwood Road/Stannington Road0.1 km
- Stanwood Road/Stanwood Drive0.1 km
- Hollins Lane/Hollins Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S65PL · Data under Open Government Licence