Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WALKLEY STREET, S6 2WT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKLEY STREET, S6 2WT.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order17
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils0.1 km
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Walkley Primary School

Good386 pupils0.4 km
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Rivelin Primary School

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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Westways Primary School

Good628 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.3 km
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Malin Bridge Primary School

Outstanding606 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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

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
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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