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S6 5AP

Walkley Bank Road

Walkley

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Overview

Postcode S6 5AP 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 Walkley area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkley is £48,584 per year. The nearest station is Malin Bridge, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Walkley Millennium Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Walkley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Walkley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Walkley is £48,584 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S6 5AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkley near S6 5AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Malin Bridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S6 5AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Malin Bridge

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Malin Bridge
0.4 mi

Hillsborough

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hillsborough
0.5 mi

Bamforth Street

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Bamforth Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S6 5AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWalkley Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Walkley Millennium Green
0.2 miWalkley GreenSmallWalking directions to Walkley Green
0.2 miFreedom Road Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Freedom Road Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
5,373.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
4.1(-71%)
Burglary
3.42(-33%)
Violence and sexual offences
2.73(-94%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.73(-68%)
Other theft
2.05(-69%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
95.35%
Other White
6
2.79%
Irish
2
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.47%
Arab
1
0.47%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
52.43%
Level 3 (A level)
34
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.03%
No qualifications
12
6.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.49%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
49.49%
Owns outright
41
41.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.07%
Social rents from council
1
1.01%
Other social rented
1
1.01%
Total households: 99

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 5AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 5AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202646, Lister Road, Sheffield, S6 5AGTerracedLeasehold£120,000
16 Jan 202634, Lister Road, Sheffield, S6 5AGTerracedFreehold£205,000
27 Apr 202615, Ibbotson Road, Sheffield, S6 5ADTerracedFreehold£225,000
08 Apr 202651, Ibbotson Road, Sheffield, S6 5ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
03 Oct 202544, Ibbotson Road, Sheffield, S6 5ADTerracedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the S6 5AP postcode area, located within Walkley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S6 5AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRivelin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWalkley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 5AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S6 5AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCC ShopSouth Road, Sheffield, S6 3TDWalking directions to CC Shop
0.2 miWalkley Food & Wine177-179 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PAWalking directions to Walkley Food & Wine
0.2 miAsda330 South Road, Sheffield, S6 3TDWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miPremier84 Taplin Road, Sheffield, S6 4JFWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMalin Bridge Mini Market4-6 Loxley Road, Sheffield, S6 4TDWalking directions to Malin Bridge Mini Market

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 5AP, 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)WalkleyE02001634
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 024EE01008156
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S6 5AP

Is S6 5AP (Walkley) safe?

The area around S6 5AP records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 5AP?

The median sale price around S6 5AP in Walkley is £235,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 223 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S6 5AP?

There are 9 schools close to S6 5AP, including Rivelin Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and Walkley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S6 5AP?

The closest station to S6 5AP is Malin Bridge, about 495 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S6 5AP?

S6 5AP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S6 5AP (Walkley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S6 5AP is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Davies (Green Party).