Postcode S6 5LX is located in a minor urban area, within the Stannington ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Lower Stannington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Stannington is £43,486 per year. The nearest station is Malin Bridge, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deer Park.
Lower Stannington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Stannington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lower Stannington is £43,486 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S6 5LX.
Lower Stannington near S6 5LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Malin Bridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Malin Bridge | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Malin Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deer Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deer Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rivelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rivelin Park |
Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Stannington area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £995,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 73 | £425,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £273,750 | £339 |
| Terraced | 45 | £200,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 30 | £157,500 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £84,000 | £181,500 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £125,000 | £194,950 | £143,500 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | £130,000 | £211,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £343,000 | £150,500 | £220,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £355,000 | £150,000 | £225,000 | £168,538 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £142,500 | £240,000 | £177,000 |
| 2022 | £370,675 | £160,000 | £267,500 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £141,000 | £277,000 | £217,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £165,000 | £270,000 | £195,505 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £166,550 | £270,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | £165,000 | £300,000 | £193,125 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £241 | £152 | £213 | £187 |
| 2017 | £250 | £182 | £221 | £176 |
| 2018 | £265 | £185 | £235 | £201 |
| 2019 | £292 | £207 | £242 | £162 |
| 2020 | £279 | £173 | £255 | £203 |
| 2021 | £281 | £211 | £267 | £210 |
| 2022 | £338 | £235 | £296 | £199 |
| 2023 | £323 | £228 | £314 | £256 |
| 2024 | £338 | £235 | £310 | £215 |
| 2025 | £332 | £265 | £322 | £225 |
| 2026 | £339 | £210 | £337 | £209 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 5LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 26, Woodfarm Place, Sheffield, S6 5LX | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 295, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5LS | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 282, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 22, Woodfarm Avenue, Sheffield, S6 5LT | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 19, Woodfarm Avenue, Sheffield, S6 5LT | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the S6 5LX postcode area, located within Lower Stannington, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 5LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rubans | 415 Stannington Road, Sheffield, S6 5QN | Walking directions to Rubans |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Oldfield Road, Sheffield, S6 6DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Sapwell
Stannington - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Blake
Sheffield Hallam - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S6 5LX records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around S6 5LX in Lower Stannington is £285,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 220 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to S6 5LX, including Shooter's Grove Primary School (Good), Forge Valley School (Good) and Nook Lane Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S6 5LX is Malin Bridge, about 1,451 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S6 5LX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam covering S6 5LX is Olivia Blake (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Sapwell (Liberal Democrats).