Sheffield S6 area guide
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Is Sheffield S6 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S6), recorded crime is 56% above the national average, homes sell for around £233,721 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 56% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£233,721
Population
76,843
Recorded crime
356.3
Schools
16
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S6 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (2,006 of 32,154) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 628 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in S6, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (230 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S6 (May 24–Jun 26, average 429/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 34,380
Owned 61% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S6.
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Sheffield S6: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S6 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S6), recorded crime is 56% above the national average, homes sell for around £233,721 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S6?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S6 runs at 356.3 per 1,000 properties, 56% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S6 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S6 runs at 356.3 per 1,000 properties, 56% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S6?
Homes in Sheffield S6 sell for around £233,721 on average, based on 1,010 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S6 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (2,006 of 32,154) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 628 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S6?
There are 16 schools in Sheffield S6 (15 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S6 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S6, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S6 a deprived area?
Sheffield S6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).