Postcode sector · S42 6

Sheffield S42 6 area guide

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Is Sheffield S42 6 a good place to live?

In Sheffield (S42 6), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £290,982 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 3% below average
C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£290,982
from 235 sales
Population
19,126
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
259.7
per 1,000 · -3% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 1 secondary · 2/3 good+
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Sheffield S42 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S42 6 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (17 of 6,936) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in S42 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (53 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in S42 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 47/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 49
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 22%
Households: 8,514

Owned 78% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 9%

Census 2021 (ONS), for S42 6.

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Sheffield S42 6: frequently asked questions

Is Sheffield S42 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Sheffield S42 6?

Recorded crime in Sheffield S42 6 runs at 259.7 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Sheffield S42 6 safe?

Crime in Sheffield S42 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S42 6 runs at 259.7 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Sheffield S42 6?

Homes in Sheffield S42 6 sell for around £290,982 on average, based on 235 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Sheffield S42 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S42 6 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (17 of 6,936) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Sheffield S42 6?

There are 4 schools in Sheffield S42 6 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Sheffield S42 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S42 6, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Sheffield S42 6 a deprived area?

Sheffield S42 6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).