Darley Grove is in Stannington, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 6FT is located in the Stannington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Hallam. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darley Grove, Stannington, Sheffield, S6 6FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 6FY, S6 6AW, S6 6FS, S6 6FX, S6 6AT, S6 6AX, S6 6FR, S6 6AS, S6 6FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 6FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S6 6FT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 26% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 65.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.4% | 56.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around S6 6FT this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 10.9% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 11.6% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 42.7% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.4% | 97.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darley Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Stannington average.
Darley Grove has the lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Stannington and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 1,708 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Darley Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-10-25 | £459,545 |
| 2 Darley Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-01-29 | £357,402 |
| 11 Darley Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2017-06-30 | £371,570 |
| 3 Darley Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-09-30 | £288,488 |
| 9 Darley Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-04-29 | £325,728 |
S6 6FT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nook Lane Junior School Nook Lane , Stannington S6 6BN | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stannington Infant School Stannington Road , S6 6AN | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooter's Grove Primary School Wood Lane , S6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxley Primary School Rodney Hill , Loxley S6 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisewood Community Primary School Ben Lane , Wisewood S6 4SD | 2out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,157 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 3,700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 3,990 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan's Shop | 654 Stannington Road | 460 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 714 Stannington Road | 648 yd | |
| Reserved CB | Stannington Park, Uppergate Road | 847 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | 15 Bankfield Lane | 879 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | 592 Loxley Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisewood Inn | 539 Loxley Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Vinegar | 650 Stannington Road | 460 yd | |
| Yanni's Plaice | 417 Stannington Road | 833 yd | |
| Chilli Point | 411 Stannington Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 2 Oldfield Road | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telecom Sports Ground BLACK LANE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Nook Lane Junior School NOOK LANE | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Stannington Park UPPERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Loxley College Stannington Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Shooter'S Grove Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Lomas Field UPPERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Myers Grove Hub Myers Grove Lane | grass pitches | 887 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.