Arnold Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 5AF 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 Arnold Street, Sheffield, S6 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 5AG, S6 5AP, S6 5AH, S6 5AD, S6 5AL, S6 5AE, S6 5AT, S6 5AN, S6 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S6 5AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.7% | 49.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S6 5AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 34.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 55.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 42.3% | 45.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5AF this area, 6.5% 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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 6.5% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 7% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 52.4% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 99.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.5% | 94.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 94.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Street was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Crookes and Crosspool average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Arnold Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Crookes and Crosspool and the 112th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Arnold Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-01-17 | £129,500 |
| 21 Arnold Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-08-12 | £186,784 |
| 21 Arnold Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-08-12 | £187,161 |
| 17 Arnold Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2012-10-16 | £240,723 |
| 21 Arnold Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1998-08-14 | £234,271 |
S6 5AF 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,003 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 | 3,870 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 | 133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Ripley Street , S6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkley Primary School Burnaby Crescent , Walkley S6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Cundy Street , S6 2WJ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,104 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 | 4,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,515 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 | 2,746 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 | 2,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 2,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pie | 382-384 South Road | 298 yd | |
| Joespresso | 404 South Road | 298 yd | |
| Heliodelight_Patisserie | Joespresso Coffeebar, 404 South Road | 300 yd | |
| Scoops Ice-cream & Dessert Lounge | 381 South Road | 326 yd | |
| Walkley Cottage | 46 Bole Hill Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florist Inn | 185 Walkley Road | 272 yd | |
| Raven Inn | 35 Palm Street | 309 yd | |
| Rose House | 316 South Road | 468 yd | |
| La Plata Social Club | 355 Walkley Lane | 537 yd | |
| Riverside | 383 Walkley Lane | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulistan Takeaway | 396 South Road | 298 yd | |
| Da Vinci's Pizza | 374 South Road | 298 yd | |
| Leo's Italian Express | 391 South Road | 364 yd | |
| Cafe Masala | 379-381 South Road | 364 yd | |
| Wingin' It | 387-389 South Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | 329 South Road | 446 yd | |
| Lidl | Stannington Road | 755 yd | |
| Morrisons | 699 Penistone Road | 851 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 60-70 Middlewood Road | 884 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 1, Bradfield Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Fitness Centre (Sheffield) THE UNITY CENTRE THE UNITY CENTRE BOLE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Walkley Primary School BURNABY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 637 yd |
| Mousehole Forge (Closed) Mouse Hole Forge Mouse Hole Forge Mousehole | 688 yd | |
| Burton Street Foundation CAPEL BUILDING CAPEL BUILDING BURTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Bolehill Recreation Ground NORTHFIELD COURT | cycling, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Ruskin Park DANIEL HILL STREET | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Hillsborough Sports Arena MIDDLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Myers Grove Lane Playing Fields MYERS GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.