S6 3GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 3GA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3GA are sourced from Output Area E00040888 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S6 3GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S6 3GA.
280
32
£ 31,000 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 3GA 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 78% social renting, S6 3GA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 3GA. The average age is 31.8. 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)
Crime around S6 3GA is moderate at 61 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Westways Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Broomhill Infant School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
King Edward VII School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.9 km
- Department of Chemistry0.7 km
- Ozmen Supermarket0.6 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.8 km
- Food Cycle Sheffield0.8 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Berlin Calling0.6 km
- Harrisons 18540.9 km
- Princess Royal1.0 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded1.0 km
- White Hart Inn0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Cozy Corner1.0 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.8 km
- Inox Dine0.9 km
- Interval0.8 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Chef Ming0.7 km
- K Town Chicken1.0 km
- Rising Sun0.7 km
- Sun Kong1.0 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.9 km
- Darnall5.1 km
- Meadowhall6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Addy Street/Netherthorpe0.1 km
- Addy Street/Shipton Street0.1 km
- Addy Street/Albion Street0.2 km
- Addy Street/Shipton Street0.2 km
- Upperthorpe Road/Albert Terrace Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S63GA · Data under Open Government Licence