S6 2WT is a safe, established residential area on Walkley Street, 0.3km from Howard Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for S6 2WT are sourced from Output Area E00041303 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALKLEY STREET, S6 2WT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKLEY STREET, S6 2WT.
238
37
£ 45,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 2WT 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S6 2WT's 59% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 2WT. The average age is 37.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,150
27 sales · Mean £ 186,662
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S6 2WT has low crime rates — 29 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
Walkley Primary School
Rivelin Primary School
Westways Primary School
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Netherthorpe Primary School
Malin Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Ozmen Supermarket0.8 km
- Food Cycle Sheffield0.5 km
- Walkley Newsagents0.3 km
- Awaei Mini Market0.1 km
- HAH Whisky Ltd1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Berlin Calling0.8 km
- Princess Royal0.5 km
- Florist Inn0.4 km
- Masons Arms0.8 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Rising Sun0.6 km
- Five Star Fish Bar1.0 km
- Pizzas R Us0.2 km
- Street Art Sushi0.8 km
- Sun Kong0.1 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Berlin Street Food0.8 km
- Blind Monkey0.3 km
- Cafe Pie0.4 km
- Colesseo Restaurant0.6 km
- Envers0.9 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.8 km
- Darnall5.9 km
- Meadowhall6.3 km
Bus Stops
- South Road/Hoole Street0.1 km
- South Road/Hoole Street0.2 km
- Howard Road/Hadfield Street0.2 km
- Carr Road/South Road0.2 km
- Carr Road/South Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S62WT · Data under Open Government Licence