S6 3JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brandreth Close, 0.3km from Upperthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 3JW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 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 3JW are sourced from Output Area E00040878 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANDRETH CLOSE, S6 3JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDRETH CLOSE, S6 3JW.
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46
£ 31,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S6 3JW 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 3JW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 3JW. The average age is 45.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S6 3JW is moderate at 70 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Westways Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Rivelin Primary School
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Astrea Academy Sheffield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Department of Chemistry0.9 km
- Ozmen Supermarket0.7 km
- Food Cycle Sheffield0.6 km
- Awaei Mini Market0.8 km
- HAH Whisky Ltd0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Berlin Calling0.6 km
- Princess Royal0.9 km
- White Hart Inn0.7 km
- Masons Arms1.0 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Krebs Cafe0.9 km
- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.5 km
- Berlin Street Food0.6 km
- Blind Monkey0.6 km
- Colesseo Restaurant0.7 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Chef Ming1.0 km
- Rising Sun0.7 km
- Pizzas R Us0.9 km
- Sun Kong0.8 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.1 km
- Darnall5.3 km
- Meadowhall5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Addy Street/Shipton Street0.1 km
- Upperthorpe Road/Addy Street0.1 km
- Addy Street/Shipton Street0.1 km
- Fox Road/Sherde Road0.1 km
- Addy Street/Netherthorpe0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S63JW · Data under Open Government Licence