Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

DIXON STREET, S6 3AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIXON STREET, S6 3AW.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed23.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences143
Anti-social behaviour70
Vehicle crime46
Public order37
Shoplifting36

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils0.8 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Walkley Primary School

Good386 pupils1.3 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils1.5 km
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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