S6 6DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oldfield Avenue, 0.3km from Park Side in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Stannington ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For families considering a move, S6 6DQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 40.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00041211 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDFIELD AVENUE, S6 6DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDFIELD AVENUE, S6 6DQ.
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 6DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 6DQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
13 sales · Mean £ 228,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 6DQ has low crime rates — 33 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
Stannington Infant School
Nook Lane Junior School
Shooter's Grove Primary School
Forge Valley School
Loxley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.1 km
- Stannington Fruit & Veg0.1 km
- Stannington Rd Stores0.1 km
- Supersize Sweets T/A Riverside Spirits0.9 km
- Stannington News0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Nathan's Shop0.1 km
- The Rivelin0.9 km
- Reserved CB0.6 km
- The Rose & Crown0.7 km
- The Peacock Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chilli Point0.6 km
- Salt & Vinegar0.1 km
- Yanni's Plaice0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crown and Glove0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield5.2 km
- Dore & Totley7.4 km
- Darnall8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oldfield Road/Oldfield Avenue0.1 km
- Oldfield Road/Oldfield Avenue0.1 km
- Stannington Road/Wood Lane0.1 km
- Stannington Road/Oldfield Terrace0.1 km
- Stannington Road/Oldfield Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S66DQ · Data under Open Government Licence