S6 2DU is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Walkley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S6 2DU offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00041332 (shared with 317 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 2DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 2DU.
351
37
£ 31,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S6 2DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 2DU. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 2DU is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Rivelin Primary School
Walkley Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
Hillsborough Primary School
Forge Valley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Food Cycle Sheffield0.7 km
- Malin Bridge Mini Market1.0 km
- Walkley Newsagents0.8 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.4 km
- Brobot Petroleum0.4 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Florist Inn0.5 km
- Masons Arms0.4 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)0.9 km
- Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd0.9 km
- Raven Inn0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Blind Monkey0.7 km
- Cafe Pie0.7 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Envers0.0 km
- Gerry's Bakery and Coffee House Limited0.9 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- B & M Retail0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Golden City0.6 km
- Pizzas R Us0.8 km
- Street Art Sushi0.1 km
- Sun Kong0.9 km
- Helen's0.4 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coniston Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.3 km
- Meadowhall6.0 km
- Darnall6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Langsett Road/Hatton Road0.1 km
- Langsett Road/Ripley Street0.1 km
- Ripley Street/Dodd Street0.1 km
- Hillsborough Interchange/H60.2 km
- Hillsborough Interchange/H10.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S62DU · Data under Open Government Licence