Cornish Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 3AR is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornish Street, Sheffield, S6 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 3AP, S6 3AG, S6 3AN, S3 8BU, S3 8SE, S3 8DU, S3 8DR, S6 3AF, S3 8SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S6 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 48.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S6 3AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.4% | 75.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 37.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 20.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.2% | 59.8% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 25.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 2.3% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around S6 3AR this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.4% | 12.9% | -8.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.9% | 68.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 61.4% | 63.4% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 17.7% | 15.9% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 15.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 62.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 62.3% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 20% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 61.7% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 22.8% | 9.9% | -12.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 5.1% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 9.6% | 8.0% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 9.4% | 0.1% | 9.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 17.5% | 46.2% | -28.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornish Street was 109.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornish Street has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in City and the 561st highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 21 Cornish Square, 3 Cornish Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-01-19 | £74,299 |
| Apartment 15 Cornish Square, 3 Cornish Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-04-28 | £138,845 |
| Apartment 3 Cornish Square, 1 Cornish Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-04-25 | £92,202 |
| Apartment 23 Cornish Square, 3 Cornish Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-01 | £139,844 |
| Apartment 22 Cornish Square, 3 Cornish Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-09-14 | £128,342 |
The percentage of student residents living in S6 3AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street , S3 7JA | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Andover Street , S3 9EF | 2out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Cundy Street , S6 2WJ | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Cavendish Street , S3 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkley Primary School Burnaby Crescent , Walkley S6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 900 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.or.V | Cornish Street | 50 yd | |
| Bar Kelham Ltd | 50 Green Lane | 56 yd | |
| Sakiz Anatolian Kitchen | Unit G19 & G20, Globe Works, Penistone Road | 119 yd | |
| Saw Grinders Union | Unit G19 & G20, Globe Works, Penistone Road | 119 yd | |
| Juke & Loe at The Milestone | 84 Green Lane | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | 312 Shalesmoor | 113 yd | |
| Kelham Kitchen & Wine Bar | 31 Ball Street | 260 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 1 Henry Street | 272 yd | |
| Salt Kelham Island | Ground Floor West, Clock Tower, Little Kelham, Green Lane | 290 yd | |
| Decks | Steel Yard Kelham, Kelham Island | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Cob | 72 Burton Road | 364 yd | |
| Wendy's Fish & Chips | 21 Netherthorpe Place | 379 yd | |
| Hicks Street Fish & Chip Shop | 4 Hicks Street | 412 yd | |
| ALS Gongcha | 73-101 Neepsend Lane | 453 yd | |
| Bread&salt | Hallamshire Works, Bardwell Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 50 Montgomery Terrace Road | 399 yd | |
| Huamei Oriental Store | 1 Edward Street | 468 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Corporation Street | 554 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Edward Street | 652 yd | |
| Co-operative | 72 Sharman Court, Broad Lane | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Sheffield) Brookshaw Park Brookshaw Park Gibraltar Street | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Sheffield) TENTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Bethany School FINLAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Zest Upperthorpe | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Allen Court Gym) BRIGHTMORE HOUSE BRIGHTMORE HOUSE ST GEORGE'S CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield ANDOVER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Verdon Recreation Centre VERDON STREET | 932 yd | |
| Be X Fitness FLORA STREET RETAIL PARK FLORA STREET RETAIL PARK FLORA STREET | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 13.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 13.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.