Affluence in S6 5BS
How S6 5BS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walkley
- Council
- Sheffield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,714 (2024)
S6 5BSSheffield
How well off S6 5BS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S6 5BS area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Crime6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- 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 5BS area is broadly in line with that, at 58.6%. 21.5% are retired and 8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S6 5BS area is above that, at 40.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S6 5BS area is above that, at 47.1%. 15% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S6 5BS sits in (Walkley): about 1,714 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.