Postcode S6 1NJ 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 124.9 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 Leppings Lane located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Middlewood 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 124.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S6 1NJ.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge near S6 1NJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leppings Lane located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Leppings Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Leppings Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Middlewood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Middlewood Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Southey area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 51 | £152,500 |
| Detached | 10 | £253,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 101 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Southey
In the S6 1NJ postcode area, located within Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 1NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Singh Food & Wines | Camborne Close, Sheffield, S6 1HG | Walking directions to Singh Food & Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Camborne Close, Sheffield, S6 1HG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Middlewood Late Shopper | 504 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 1TQ | Walking directions to Middlewood Late Shopper |
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 S6 1NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Yvonne Sykes
Southey - 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.