Postcode report
S5 6DG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About S5 6DG: area rating, property, schools and local change
S5 6DG is a postcode in Shiregreen and Brightside, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S5 6DG, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S5 6DG are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S5 6DG is based on Sheffield 014 Census 2021. It covers 9,332 residents, 2,604 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near S5 6DG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £174k from 58 rolling sales, up 2.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S5 6DG can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S5 6DG by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S5 6DG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 HMO licences, 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S5 6DG
Is S5 6DG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S5 6DG?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S5 6DG?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S5 6DG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for S5 6DG?
LocaleIQ matched S5 6DG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S5 6DG?
The latest median sold price is £174k based on 58 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S5 6DG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 HMO licences, 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.