Postcode S6 2LW 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 Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Sheffield located about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hillsborough Park.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,767 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 292.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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 of residents in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S6 2LW.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge near S6 2LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sheffield located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hillsborough Park | Large | Walking directions to Hillsborough Park |
| 0.4 mi | Freedon Road Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Freedon Road Community Garden |
Based on 290 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Hillsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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 | 16 | £319,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £139,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £254,000 |
| Terraced | 160 | £206,563 |
10 year median price trend in Hillsborough
In the S6 2LW postcode area, located within Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 699 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2GY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | M. L. Wiles | 358 Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2UF | Walking directions to M. L. Wiles |
| 0.2 mi | Kalliz | Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PA | Walking directions to Kalliz |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Bradfield Road, Sheffield, S6 2BS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Sheffield, S6 2BZ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.