Postcode S6 1QS is located in a minor urban area, within the Hillsborough ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Southey Green West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southey Green West is £39,150 per year. The nearest station is Sheffield located about 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hillsborough Park.
Southey Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Southey Green West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southey Green West is £39,150 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from S6 1QS.
Southey Green West near S6 1QS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sheffield located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hillsborough Park | Large | Walking directions to Hillsborough Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cookson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cookson Park |
Based on 251 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Hillsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 36 | £137,445 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £253,000 |
| Terraced | 136 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hillsborough
In the S6 1QS postcode area, located within Southey Green West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 1QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Saw Works Way, Sheffield, S6 1DR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | S & S Stores | 226-228 Penistone Road North, Sheffield, S6 1QB | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Leppings Lane, Sheffield, S6 1LR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 98 Catch Bar Lane, Sheffield, S6 1TA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Carrwell Lane, Sheffield, S6 1NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.