S6 3EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portland Court, 0.5km from Walkley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 3EW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 3EW are sourced from Output Area E00040875 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND COURT, S6 3EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND COURT, S6 3EW.
433
36
£ 31,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 3EW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, S6 3EW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 3EW. The average age is 36.1. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 3EW is moderate at 57 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Rivelin Primary School
Westways Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Springfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ozmen Supermarket1.0 km
- Chris Beech Quality Meats0.9 km
- Fancy Delivery UK Ltd0.4 km
- Gopuff0.4 km
- Food Cycle Sheffield0.3 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Berlin Calling0.9 km
- White Hart Inn1.0 km
- Bar Pina Ltd1.0 km
- Pop Bar0.7 km
- Florist Inn0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Al-Khaimah Restaurant0.4 km
- Bullion Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Ma-Ba0.7 km
- Ness' Caffe0.3 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Rising Sun0.9 km
- Crusty Cob0.9 km
- New Cod On The Block0.9 km
- No 1 Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Porkys0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.3 km
- Darnall5.3 km
- Meadowhall5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fox Road/Whitehouse Lane0.1 km
- Fox Road/Fox Walk0.1 km
- Fox Road/Somerville Terrace0.1 km
- Fox Road/Somerville Terrace0.1 km
- Fox Road/Somerville Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S63EW · Data under Open Government Licence