Postcode report
Is S6 6YB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S6 6YB: area rating, property, schools and local change
S6 6YB is a postcode in Stannington, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S6 6YB, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S6 6YB are housing and safety, while jobs 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 S6 6YB is based on Sheffield 026 Census 2021. It covers 9,379 residents, 5,318 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 29% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 43% 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 5/10.
For property prices near S6 6YB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £210k from 55 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S6 6YB can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 S6 6YB 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 S6 6YB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 HMO licences, 17 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 S6 6YB
Is S6 6YB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% 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 S6 6YB?
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 S6 6YB?
7 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 S6 6YB?
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 S6 6YB?
LocaleIQ matched S6 6YB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S6 6YB?
The latest median sold price is £210k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S6 6YB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 HMO licences, 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.