Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

OLDFIELD AVENUE, S6 6DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDFIELD AVENUE, S6 6DQ.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting15
Other theft13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Stannington Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils0.6 km
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Nook Lane Junior School

Good249 pupils0.7 km
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Shooter's Grove Primary School

Good411 pupils1.0 km
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Forge Valley School

Good1437 pupils1.3 km
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Loxley Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chilli Point0.6 km
  • Salt & Vinegar0.1 km
  • Yanni's Plaice0.6 km
local_bar

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