S6 6BF is a sought-after residential area on Red Oak Lane, 0.3km from Knowle Top in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For serious buyers, S6 6BF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00041203 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED OAK LANE, S6 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED OAK LANE, S6 6BF.
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£ 48,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 6BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S6 6BF combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£369k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 6BF. The average age is 44.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 309,475
2 sales · Mean £ 309,475
Semi-Detached
£ 262,000
1 sales · Mean £ 262,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 6BF has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nook Lane Junior School
Stannington Infant School
Loxley Primary School
Shooter's Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
- Village Store0.5 km
- Stannington Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- Stannington Rd Stores0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Nathan's Shop0.6 km
- The Peacock Inn0.4 km
- Reserved CB0.5 km
- The Rose & Crown0.4 km
- Admiral Rodney1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crown and Glove0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Salt & Vinegar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield5.8 km
- Dore & Totley8.0 km
- Chapeltown9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Acorn Drive/Robin Hood Chase0.1 km
- Acorn Drive/Golden Oak Dell0.2 km
- Acorn Drive/Friar Close0.2 km
- Greaves Lane/Greaves Close0.2 km
- Acorn Drive/Flask View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S66BF · Data under Open Government Licence