Postcode S6 3BU 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 Cathedral & Kelham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cathedral & Kelham is £59,831 per year. The nearest station is Infirmary Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ponderosa.
Cathedral & Kelham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Cathedral & Kelham has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cathedral & Kelham is £59,831 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from S6 3BU.
Cathedral & Kelham near S6 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Infirmary Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Infirmary Road | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Infirmary Road |
| 0.2 mi | Kelham Island | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Kelham Island |
| 0.4 mi | Netherthorpe Road | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Netherthorpe Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ponderosa | Large | Walking directions to Ponderosa |
| 0.3 mi | Philadelphia Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Philadelphia Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Edward Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Edward Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £385,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £245,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 160 | £200,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 28 | £135,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 3BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 42 - 44, Infirmary Road, Sheffield, S6 3DD | Other | Freehold | £15,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 108, Infirmary Road, Sheffield, S6 3DG | Other | Freehold | £21,466 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, Borough Mews, 22, Bedford Street, Sheffield, S6 3BT | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 23, Borough Mews, 22, Bedford Street, Sheffield, S6 3BT | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | Flat 17, Borough Mews, 22, Bedford Street, Sheffield, S6 3BT | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the S6 3BU postcode area, located within Cathedral & Kelham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food Plus | Albert Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3DD | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Superstore | 50 Montgomery Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3BU | Walking directions to Tesco Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Penistone Road, Owlerton, Sheffield, S6 3BN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Cell | Rutland Road, Sheffield, S3 8DG | Walking directions to Euro Cell |
| 0.2 mi | One Shop Local | 149 Upperthorpe Road, Sheffield, S6 3EB | Walking directions to One Shop Local |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S6 3BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Tinsley
Hillsborough - Elected 7 May 2026
Gill Furniss
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S6 3BU records about 96 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.
The median sale price around S6 3BU in Cathedral & Kelham is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 273 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to S6 3BU, including Netherthorpe Primary School (Good), Bethany School (Good) and Astrea Academy Sheffield (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S6 3BU is Infirmary Road, about 113 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S6 3BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough covering S6 3BU is Gill Furniss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Tinsley (Green Party).