S6 3AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Dixon Street, 0.3km from Philadelphia in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00172496 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIXON STREET, S6 3AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIXON STREET, S6 3AW.
309
27
£ 48,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 3AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 68% private renter occupancy, S6 3AW is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 3AW. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 3AW is moderate at 78 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- White Hart Inn0.7 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)0.8 km
- Shakespeare's0.6 km
- The Fat Cat0.5 km
- Philadelphia Function Room and Bar0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Heartspace Cafe1.0 km
- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.4 km
- Hot Chilli0.5 km
- Medusa Greek Food0.5 km
- Spot On Snooker Club0.7 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Chef Ming1.0 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.5 km
- ALS Gongcha0.3 km
- My Pizza Co0.6 km
- Crusty Cob0.3 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Food Cycle Sheffield1.0 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.6 km
- HAH Whisky Ltd0.8 km
- Yellow Arch Studios0.3 km
- Panda Store1.0 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.8 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.7 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.7 km
- Darnall4.6 km
- Meadowhall5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penistone Road/St. Phillips Road0.1 km
- Penistone Road/Rutland Road0.1 km
- Infirmary Road/Penistone Road0.1 km
- Penistone Road/Bedford Street0.1 km
- Bedford Street/Cross Bedford Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S63AW · Data under Open Government Licence