Dial House Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 4WS is located in the Hillsborough 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 Dial House Road, Sheffield, S6 4WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 4WT, S6 4WQ, S6 4WE, S6 4WR, S6 4WG, S6 4WZ, S6 4WY, S6 4XA, S6 4WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 4WS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.7% | 41.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 37.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 41% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 30.6% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.6% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 26.3% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dial House Road was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Hillsborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dial House Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hillsborough and the 765th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dial House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-08-29 | £243,763 |
| 59 Dial House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-18 | £220,659 |
| 9 Dial House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-01-07 | £219,921 |
| 69 Dial House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2021-09-03 | £192,645 |
| 9 Dial House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,600 | 2020-10-09 | £191,460 |
S6 4WS 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 5,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisewood Community Primary School Ben Lane , Wisewood S6 4SD | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisewood Nursery & Primary School Ben Lane , Wisewood S6 4SD | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Junior School Norris Road , S6 4RH | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisewood School and Community Sports College Rural Lane , S6 4BH | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley Community School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | - not rated | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myers Grove School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,854 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxley Tertiary College Myers Grove Lane , S6 5JL | - not rated | 900 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsworth House Educational Centre Elsworth House , Herries Road South S6 1QS | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beeley Wood First and Middle School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeley Wood Senior School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One More Slice | 130 Dykes Lane | 406 yd | |
| The Old Library Tea Room | 77 Laird Road | 543 yd | |
| Wadsley Jack | 65 Rural Lane | 616 yd | |
| St Marks Church | St Marks Methodist Church, Dykes Lane | 636 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 21 Stour Lane | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Social Club | 127 Oakland Road | 534 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey | 250 Wadsley Lane | 621 yd | |
| Castle Inn | 111 Dykes Hall Road | 733 yd | |
| Sportsman Inn | 183 Worrall Road | 868 yd | |
| Hillsborough Park Bowling Club | Pavilion, Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana | Flat Over, 230 Ben Lane | 459 yd | |
| S6 Kebabish | 197-199 Dykes Hall Road | 565 yd | |
| Hillsborough Grill | 232a Holme Lane | 840 yd | |
| Hillsborough Chinese | 124 Holme Lane | 1,013 yd | |
| Golden City | 82 Holme Lane | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 206 Dykes Hall Road | 622 yd | |
| Lidl | Stannington Road | 859 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 60-70 Middlewood Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wisewood Methodist Church BEN LANE | 317 yd | |
| Wisewood Sports Centre LAIRD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Ben Lane BEN LANE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Pinegrove Country Club (Closed) Myers Grove Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 708 yd |
| Myers Grove Lane Playing Fields MYERS GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Forge Valley School WOOD LANE | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Myers Grove Hub Myers Grove Lane | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Myers Grove School (Closed) Wood Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Mousehole Forge (Closed) Mouse Hole Forge Mouse Hole Forge Mousehole | 1,004 yd | |
| Loxley College Stannington Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.