S6 3GE is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Upperthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 3GE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 3GE are sourced from Output Area E00040889 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 3GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 3GE.
220
33
£ 40,600 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 3GE 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
S6 3GE has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 3GE. The average age is 32.8. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 3GE has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Westways Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Broomhill Infant School
Springfield Primary School
King Edward VII School
Rivelin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Department of Chemistry0.7 km
- Ozmen Supermarket0.3 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.8 km
- Food Cycle Sheffield0.8 km
- Walkley Newsagents1.0 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Berlin Calling0.2 km
- Princess Royal0.6 km
- White Hart Inn0.7 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)0.8 km
- Philadelphia Function Room and Bar0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Inox Dine0.9 km
- Interval0.8 km
- Krebs Cafe0.7 km
- Octagon Centre0.8 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chef Ming0.9 km
- Rising Sun0.4 km
- Pizzas R Us0.9 km
- Sun Kong0.7 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.2 km
- Darnall5.5 km
- Meadowhall6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crookesmoor Road/Roebuck Road0.1 km
- Crookesmoor Road/Ashberry Road0.1 km
- Addy Street/Albion Street0.2 km
- Crookesmoor Road/Crookes Valley Road0.2 km
- Crookes Valley Road/Crookesmoor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S63GE · Data under Open Government Licence