Halifax Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 1LB is located in the Southey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halifax Road, Sheffield, S6 1LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 1JL, S6 1JN, S6 1JB, S6 1JU, S6 1JT, S6 1JH, S6 1LH, S6 1JP, S6 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 1LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 41.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 33.3% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 38.7% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 38.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 25.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 90.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 89.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 89% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifax Road was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halifax Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 793rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Halifax Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-20 | £152,502 |
| 113 Halifax Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-11-08 | £104,225 |
| Flat 40 141 Halifax Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-11-04 | £81,895 |
| 113 Halifax Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-08-10 | £146,604 |
| 113 Halifax Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £4,477,848 | 2022-08-10 | £4,872,538 |
S6 1LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Halifax Road , Wadsley Bridge S6 1LB | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,402 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 4,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | White Horse Inn, 104 Halifax Road | 191 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings Ltd) | Unit 4 Kilner Way Retail Park, Kilner Way | 400 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley | 1 Kilner Way | 428 yd | |
| Buccaneer's Bay | Unit 4, Foxhill Industrial Estate, Baxter Road | 434 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 3B Kilner Retail Park, Kilner Way | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute | The Grange, Halifax Road | 2 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 30 Trafalgar Road | 365 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | 4 Penistone Road North | 560 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 19 Penistone Road North | 578 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | 250 Fox Hill Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizzas | Unit 1, Wadsley Precinct, 162 Halifax Road | 173 yd | |
| Munchies Halifax Road | 146-148 Halifax Road | 177 yd | |
| Rasheeds | 126 Halifax Road | 180 yd | |
| New Taj Mahal | 82 Halifax Road | 180 yd | |
| Beres Pork Shop | 98 Halifax Road | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 180 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 191 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Former 1, Kilner Way | 357 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 705 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Better Gym Sheffield PENISTONE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Jubilee Sports & Social Club (Sheffield Rangers) JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB CLAY WHEELS LANE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre NIAGARA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.