Orchard Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 3TS is located in the Walkley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Road, Sheffield, S6 3TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 3TD, S6 3TF, S6 2XR, S6 5BU, S10 1QE, S6 3TR, S6 3TQ, S6 2XE, S6 5BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S6 3TS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 37.6% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47% | 50.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 29.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 13.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 14.9% | 10.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 54.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.1% | 93.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 93.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 92.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 221.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 366.9% higher than the Crookes and Crosspool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Crookes and Crosspool and the 213th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Orchard Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-01-28 | £127,584 |
| 54 Orchard Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-20 | £118,898 |
| 39 Orchard Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-09-05 | £108,776 |
| 31 Orchard Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2022-07-21 | £271,701 |
| 21 Orchard Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,600 | 2022-03-09 | £131,071 |
S6 3TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelin Primary School Morley Street , S6 2PL | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkley Primary School Burnaby Crescent , Walkley S6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Cundy Street , S6 2WJ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Ripley Street , S6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Primary School Mona Avenue , S10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 2,797 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 | 4,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,676 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 | 2,655 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops Ice-cream & Dessert Lounge | 381 South Road | 40 yd | |
| Heliodelight_Patisserie | Joespresso Coffeebar, 404 South Road | 69 yd | |
| Cafe Pie | 382-384 South Road | 70 yd | |
| Joespresso | 404 South Road | 70 yd | |
| Vitos | 284 South Road | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose House | 316 South Road | 165 yd | |
| Raven Inn | 35 Palm Street | 197 yd | |
| Florist Inn | 185 Walkley Road | 275 yd | |
| Princess Royal | 43 Slinn Street | 687 yd | |
| La Plata Social Club | 355 Walkley Lane | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo's Italian Express | 391 South Road | 54 yd | |
| Cafe Masala | 379-381 South Road | 54 yd | |
| Wingin' It | 387-389 South Road | 54 yd | |
| Gulistan Takeaway | 396 South Road | 70 yd | |
| Da Vinci's Pizza | 374 South Road | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | 329 South Road | 125 yd | |
| Lidl | Stannington Road | 964 yd | |
| Morrisons | 699 Penistone Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Fitness Centre (Sheffield) THE UNITY CENTRE THE UNITY CENTRE BOLE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Walkley Primary School BURNABY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 609 yd |
| Bolehill Recreation Ground NORTHFIELD COURT | cycling, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Ruskin Park DANIEL HILL STREET | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Mousehole Forge (Closed) Mouse Hole Forge Mouse Hole Forge Mousehole | 856 yd | |
| Burton Street Foundation CAPEL BUILDING CAPEL BUILDING BURTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.