Is Lower Walkley a good place to live?
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In Lower Walkley (S6 2), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £198,615 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 13% 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
£198,615
Population
13,910
Recorded crime
302.7
Schools
5
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Lower Walkley S6 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lower Walkley S6 2 is rated high. Around 13.4% of properties (636 of 4,759) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 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 2, 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 (32 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S6 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 59/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 40%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 6,745
Owned 55% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 29%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S6 2.
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Lower Walkley S6 2: frequently asked questions
Is Lower Walkley S6 2 a good place to live?
In Lower Walkley (S6 2), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £198,615 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Lower Walkley S6 2?
Recorded crime in Lower Walkley S6 2 runs at 302.7 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Lower Walkley S6 2 safe?
Crime in Lower Walkley S6 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Lower Walkley S6 2 runs at 302.7 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Lower Walkley S6 2?
Homes in Lower Walkley S6 2 sell for around £198,615 on average, based on 138 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Lower Walkley S6 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lower Walkley S6 2 is rated high. Around 13.4% of properties (636 of 4,759) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Lower Walkley S6 2?
There are 5 schools in Lower Walkley S6 2 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Lower Walkley S6 2 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Lower Walkley S6 2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Lower Walkley S6 2 a deprived area?
Lower Walkley S6 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).