Postcode S6 1BU is located in a minor urban area, within the Southey ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Parson Cross area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Parson Cross is £30,700 per year. The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Wolfe Road Park.
Parson Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Parson Cross has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Parson Cross is £30,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S6 1BU.
Parson Cross near S6 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wolfe Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wolfe Road Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 in Southey area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £269,995 |
| Flats | 10 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 98 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,500 |
10 year median price trend in Southey
In the S6 1BU postcode area, located within Parson Cross, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 41-43 Wolfe Road, Sheffield, S6 1BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Camborne Close, Sheffield, S6 1HG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Singh Food & Wines | Camborne Close, Sheffield, S6 1HG | Walking directions to Singh Food & Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 170 Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, S6 1LH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 17 Cowper Avenue, Sheffield, S6 1AG | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.