Hackenthorpe
Sheffield 061 · 4 sub-areas · 5,688 residents
Sheffield 061 is a settled, largely owner-occupied neighbourhood within Sheffield, home to around 5,700 people and skewing noticeably older than the city as a whole. Nearly three in ten residents are aged 65 or over — well above the Sheffield average. With a median property price of around £226,000 and strong gigabit broadband coverage, it's a neighbourhood built around stability rather than churn.
Hackenthorpe is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 44 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hackenthorpe?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hackenthorpe in Sheffield
Living in Hackenthorpe
Sheffield 061 feels like a neighbourhood that has long since made up its mind. The population is older and well-rooted — over a quarter of residents are aged 50 to 64, and nearly three in ten are 65 or above. That age profile shapes everything: it's quieter, more residential, and less transient than the student-heavy inner zones closer to Sheffield city centre.
Property here sits around a median of £226,000, which is competitive within Sheffield's broader market. Around three quarters of households own their home, and fewer than one in ten rent privately — that's a notably low private-rental share compared to much of the city, where student and professional lets push that figure considerably higher.
The neighbourhood's crime rate runs at around 113 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. That said, crime figures in urban Sheffield vary significantly by sub-area, and the older, owner-occupied character of Sheffield 061 tends to correlate with lower opportunistic crime in residential streets.
For commuters, the nearest tram stop is just over 350 metres away — an easy five-minute walk — putting you on the Supertram network with connections into Sheffield city centre and beyond. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.7 km away, around a 34-minute walk or a short drive. Around 45 minutes gets you to the nearest major employment hub. Most residents drive: over 61% commute by car, while more than a quarter work from home — a high work-from-home share that fits the area's quieter, established demographic.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 061 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Sheffield 061 is a quiet, stable, owner-occupied neighbourhood with a strongly older demographic — over half the population is aged 50 or above. It suits people who want a settled residential feel rather than a busy urban atmosphere. It's well-connected by tram and has full gigabit broadband coverage, but it doesn't have the buzz of Sheffield's more central areas.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 061?
- Because private renting makes up only around 9% of households here, rental supply is limited. Our rent estimates are scaled from city-level data using local sale prices — median property values sit at around £226,000. When properties do come up, they tend to be family-sized rather than small flats, reflecting the owner-occupied character of the area.
- Is Sheffield 061 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 113 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. That said, the area's predominantly owner-occupied, older residential character generally correlates with lower opportunistic crime on residential streets. Check street-level data for a more granular picture of specific pockets.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 061 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest Supertram stop is around 360 metres away — a four to five-minute walk — giving a direct tram link into Sheffield city centre. Most residents drive (61%), and over a quarter work from home. For longer journeys, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.7 km away, with public-transport connections to Manchester taking around 96 minutes and London around 158 minutes.
- Who lives in Sheffield 061?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over half the population is aged 50 or above, and nearly three in ten are 65 or older. Single-person households account for around 32% of homes. It's one of the more homogeneous neighbourhoods in Sheffield, with 95% of residents born in the UK and a low ethnic diversity index of 10.4.
- What schools are near Sheffield 061?
- There are 41 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 2 km away. With 41 schools in range there's real choice, but quality varies — check individual Ofsted reports and current admissions criteria before making decisions.
- Is Sheffield 061 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly qualities — low deprivation (IMD decile 6.8 out of 10), good greenspace access with 60% of the area within walking distance of green space, and a quiet residential feel. The trade-off is school quality: only around 40% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, which is notably below the national average. Property prices around £226,000 are accessible by national standards.