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S6 2NW

Forbes Road

Walkley

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Detailed insights for S6 2NW

Overview

Postcode S6 2NW is located in a minor urban area, within the Walkley ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 Hillsborough, about 0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hillsborough Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from S6 2NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett near S6 2NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hillsborough located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S6 2NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Hillsborough

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hillsborough
0.2 mi

Hillsborough Park

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hillsborough Park
0.3 mi

Malin Bridge

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Malin Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S6 2NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHillsborough ParkLargeWalking directions to Hillsborough Park
0.5 miFreedom Road Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Freedom Road Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
3,846.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.04(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.47(-13%)
Vehicle crime
7.13(+27%)
Public order
7.13(-19%)
Other theft
6.53(-2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
80%
Other White
22
8.15%
Other Asian
6
2.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.22%
African
5
1.85%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
35.29%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.43%
No qualifications
40
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.81%
Owns outright
27
21.09%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.03%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Walkley

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)223
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £265K

Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Walkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£331,250£331
Semi-Detached36£265,000£297
Terraced137£232,000£268
Flats38£129,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,125£121,000£187,000£157,500
2017£237,500£98,000£182,250£150,625
2018£270,000£90,000£188,000£162,500
2019£256,000£100,500£191,000£170,000
2020£270,000£127,500£220,000£172,750
2021£290,500£110,000£215,500£182,000
2022£329,950£119,125£255,000£215,625
2023£320,000£130,000£265,000£215,000
2024£340,000£138,750£267,600£224,000
2025£383,000£131,000£252,000£233,500
2026£340,000£124,000£265,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£221£218£170
2017£248£219£220£174
2018£231£210£216£186
2019£273£228£229£192
2020£255£208£254£194
2021£310£198£248£213
2022£311£284£302£241
2023£297£235£326£243
2024£348£215£300£249
2025£315£218£297£265
2026£344£243£296£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 2NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 2NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025560 - 564, Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2LXOtherFreehold£600,000
30 Apr 202617, Kipling Road, Sheffield, S6 2LGTerracedLeasehold£168,000
17 Oct 202513, Kipling Road, Sheffield, S6 2LGTerracedLeasehold£160,680
08 Sept 20259, Kipling Road, Sheffield, S6 2LGTerracedLeasehold£155,000
14 Mar 202516, Treswell Crescent, Sheffield, S6 2LETerracedLeasehold£125,250

Schools

In the S6 2NW postcode area, located within Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S6 2NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRivelin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWalkley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 2NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S6 2NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miShop Locall544 Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2LXWalking directions to Shop Locall
0.1 miHeron FoodsCatch Bar Lane, Sheffield, S6 4GYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miSparSheffield, S6 2BZWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSuper Booze31 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4GWWalking directions to Super Booze
0.2 miWalkley Food & Wine177-179 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PAWalking directions to Walkley Food & Wine

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 2NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Davies

Walkley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Abtisam Mohamed

Sheffield Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield CentralE14001467
WardWalkleyE05010882
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & LangsettE02001636
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 026EE01008161
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S6 2NW

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

The area around S6 2NW records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2NW?

The median sale price around S6 2NW in Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett is £235,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 223 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S6 2NW?

There are 7 schools close to S6 2NW, including Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), Rivelin Primary School (Good) and Walkley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S6 2NW?

The closest station to S6 2NW is Hillsborough, about 45 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S6 2NW?

S6 2NW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,770 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S6 2NW is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Davies (Green Party).