Affluence in S6 2WT
How S6 2WT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walkley
- Council
- Sheffield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,464 (2024)
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How well off S6 2WT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S6 2WT area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Crime6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S6 2WT area is above that, at 64.6%. 13.5% are retired and 10.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S6 2WT area is well above that, at 46.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S6 2WT area is well above that, at 55.3%. 12.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S6 2WT sits in (Walkley): about 1,464 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.