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S6 2FJ

Penistone Road

Hillsborough

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Overview

Postcode S6 2FJ 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 Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett is £37,047 per year. The nearest station is Langsett - Primrose View, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Philadelphia Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.4%

Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett is £37,047 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from S6 2FJ.

Flood risk

Low

Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett near S6 2FJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Langsett - Primrose View located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S6 2FJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Langsett - Primrose View

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Langsett - Primrose View
0.2 mi

Bamforth Street

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Bamforth Street
0.5 mi

Infirmary Road

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Infirmary Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S6 2FJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPhiladelphia GardensMediumWalking directions to Philadelphia Gardens
0.4 miRuskin ParkMediumWalking directions to Ruskin Park
0.5 miBlake Street Nature ParkSmallWalking directions to Blake Street Nature Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
3,195.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.59(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.76(+3%)
Public order
7.38(-16%)
Vehicle crime
7.38(+31%)
Burglary
7.38(+45%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
59.94%
Arab
20
6.31%
African
19
5.99%
Other White
19
5.99%
Other
17
5.36%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
40.54%
No qualifications
59
22.78%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
29.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
23.87%
Owns with a mortgage
28
18.06%
Owns outright
25
16.13%
Other social rented
15
9.68%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Hillsborough

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)273
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £253K

Based on 273 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Hillsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £810,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillsborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£385,000£319
Semi-Detached76£245,000£284
Terraced160£200,000£226
Flats28£135,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillsborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£94,500£156,250£135,550
2017£265,250£115,000£168,500£138,000
2018£320,000£86,003£178,981£145,000
2019£242,500£100,000£187,000£150,000
2020£282,500£116,250£206,500£158,000
2021£300,000£120,000£210,000£170,000
2022£346,250£115,000£245,000£186,500
2023£346,000£130,000£242,500£198,000
2024£352,500£130,000£245,250£200,000
2025£325,000£137,445£247,500£200,000
2026£363,000£140,000£245,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillsborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£175£174£149
2017£210£176£181£158
2018£239£150£198£165
2019£200£186£209£171
2020£229£186£219£173
2021£252£191£231£190
2022£298£180£261£210
2023£278£213£251£210
2024£285£210£260£228
2025£305£208£278£225
2026£288£220£276£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillsborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hillsborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 2FJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 2FJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202566, Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2UBOtherFreehold£140,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 7, Primrose House, 262, Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2UEFlatsLeasehold£115,000
04 Apr 202515, Langsett Walk, Sheffield, S6 2TZTerracedFreehold£198,000
14 Mar 20258, Langsett Grove, Sheffield, S6 2TXFlatsLeasehold£95,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 4, 89, Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2UJFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the S6 2FJ postcode area, located within Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S6 2FJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWalkley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 2FJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S6 2FJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi2 Flora Street, Sheffield, S6 2BFWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miIcelandFlora Street, Sheffield, S6 2FUWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miPremier Whitehouse Convenience Store101 Whitehouse Lane, Sheffield, S6 2UYWalking directions to Premier Whitehouse Convenience Store
0.3 miM. L. Wiles358 Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2UFWalking directions to M. L. Wiles
0.4 miKelham NewsNeepsend Lane, Sheffield, S3 8AUWalking directions to Kelham News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S6 2FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Tinsley

Hillsborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Gill Furniss

Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield Brightside and HillsboroughE14001466
WardHillsboroughE05010872
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & LangsettE02001636
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 026DE01008157
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S6 2FJ

Is S6 2FJ (Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett) safe?

The area around S6 2FJ records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S6 2FJ?

The median sale price around S6 2FJ in Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 273 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S6 2FJ?

There are 8 schools close to S6 2FJ, including Walkley Primary School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S6 2FJ?

The closest station to S6 2FJ is Langsett - Primrose View, about 228 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S6 2FJ?

S6 2FJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S6 2FJ (Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough covering S6 2FJ is Gill Furniss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Tinsley (Green Party).

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