Postcode sector · S6 2

Sheffield S6 2 area guide

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Is Sheffield S6 2 a good place to live?

In Sheffield (S6 2), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £198,615 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Sheffield S6 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S6 2 is rated high. Around 13.4% of properties (636 of 4,759) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 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)

1995: £34,315 (104 sales)1996: £35,972 (154 sales)1997: £37,611 (173 sales)1998: £38,879 (185 sales)1999: £40,097 (223 sales)2000: £44,184 (230 sales)2001: £52,558 (212 sales)2002: £67,226 (240 sales)2003: £82,534 (228 sales)2004: £104,076 (234 sales)2005: £108,126 (192 sales)2006: £117,428 (194 sales)2007: £130,620 (217 sales)2008: £126,732 (111 sales)2009: £119,057 (108 sales)2010: £117,062 (105 sales)2011: £109,462 (87 sales)2012: £117,688 (134 sales)2013: £196,245 (157 sales)2014: £125,196 (200 sales)2015: £185,397 (152 sales)2016: £137,581 (162 sales)2017: £160,017 (165 sales)2018: £472,849 (159 sales)2019: £157,724 (144 sales)2020: £166,077 (165 sales)2021: £235,210 (221 sales)2022: £211,491 (164 sales)2023: £202,269 (143 sales)2024: £198,615 (138 sales)2025: £215,897 (160 sales)2026: £203,640 (32 sales) 2026: £203,640 (32 sales) — part year so far £472,849 £34,315 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in S6 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 89 crimesJun 24: 67 crimesJul 24: 56 crimesAug 24: 75 crimesSep 24: 60 crimesOct 24: 65 crimesNov 24: 60 crimesDec 24: 59 crimesJan 25: 65 crimesFeb 25: 53 crimesMar 25: 36 crimesApr 25: 45 crimesMay 25: 64 crimesJun 25: 60 crimesJul 25: 63 crimesAug 25: 55 crimesSep 25: 63 crimesOct 25: 76 crimesNov 25: 44 crimesDec 25: 46 crimesJan 26: 49 crimesFeb 26: 47 crimesMar 26: 45 crimesApr 26: 56 crimes Apr 26: 56 crimes 89 36 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in S6 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 58/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
37
One-person households
40%
Households with children
20%
Households
6,745

Owned 55% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for S6 2.

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Sheffield S6 2: frequently asked questions

Is Sheffield S6 2 a good place to live?

In Sheffield (S6 2), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £198,615 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Sheffield S6 2?

Recorded crime in Sheffield S6 2 runs at 302.7 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Sheffield S6 2 safe?

Crime in Sheffield S6 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S6 2 runs at 302.7 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Sheffield S6 2?

Homes in Sheffield S6 2 sell for around £198,615 on average, based on 138 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Sheffield S6 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S6 2 is rated high. Around 13.4% of properties (636 of 4,759) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Sheffield S6 2?

There are 5 schools in Sheffield S6 2 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Sheffield S6 2 a deprived area?

Sheffield S6 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).