Postcode S5 6LU is located in a minor urban area, within the Firth Park ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Firth Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Firth Park is £37,698 per year. The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Longley Park.
Firth Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Firth Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Firth Park is £37,698 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S5 6LU.
Firth Park near S5 6LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Longley Park | Large | Walking directions to Longley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Firth Park | Large | Walking directions to Firth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bellhouse Road Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Bellhouse Road Playing Fields |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Firth Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £167,500 |
| Detached | 10 | £221,850 |
| Flats | 12 | £107,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £131,000 |
10 year median price trend in Firth Park
In the S5 6LU postcode area, located within Firth Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 832 Barnsley Road, Sheffield, S5 0QG | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 825 Barnsley Road, Sheffield, S5 0QF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Ozmen Extra | 22 North Quadrant, Sheffield, S5 6NS | Walking directions to Ozmen Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Firth Park Convenience Store | 11,13 Stubbin Lane, Sheffield, S5 6QG | Walking directions to Firth Park Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 15 Sicey Avenue, Sheffield, S5 6NF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S5 6LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fran Belbin
Firth Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert Hanson
Firth Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Gill Furniss
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.