Postcode S6 1LG 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 Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £44,831 per year. The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 3.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cookson Park.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £44,831 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from S6 1LG.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge near S6 1LG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cookson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cookson Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wolfe Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wolfe Road Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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 | 10 | £269,998 |
| Flats | 6 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 95 | £178,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £150,250 |
10 year median price trend in Southey
In the S6 1LG postcode area, located within Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 1LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Carrwell Lane, Sheffield, S6 1NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 90 Halifax Road, Sheffield, S6 1LH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Leppings Lane, Sheffield, S6 1LR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 170 Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, S6 1LH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Singh Food & Wines | Camborne Close, Sheffield, S6 1HG | Walking directions to Singh Food & Wines |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.