Racker Way is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 5FB 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 Racker Way, Sheffield, S6 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 5AR, S6 5FD, S6 5FE, S6 5FF, S6 5AY, S6 5AW, S6 5FH, S6 5AX, S6 5FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S6 5FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 53.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 24.4% | 31.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 52.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 15.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 8.4% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 40.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.8% | 96.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Racker Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crookes and Crosspool average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Racker Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-03 | £242,596 |
| 18 Racker Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-03-24 | £267,088 |
| 26 Racker Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2021-02-19 | £285,662 |
| 10 Racker Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-06-12 | £286,467 |
| 10 Racker Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2011-08-09 | £291,567 |
S6 5FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S6 5FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,321 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 | 4,346 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 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Ripley Street , S6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooter's Grove Primary School Wood Lane , S6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkley Primary School Burnaby Crescent , Walkley S6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 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 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,075 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 | 4,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,896 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 | 3,252 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 | 2,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 3,063 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelin Park Cafe | Rivelin Valley Road | 121 yd | |
| Malin Bridge Inn | 194 Holme Lane | 313 yd | |
| Wood Lane Countryside Centre | Wood Lane | 323 yd | |
| The Loxley Sports Bar | Yew Tree Inn, Loxley New Road | 404 yd | |
| St Marks Church | St Marks Methodist Church, Dykes Lane | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil | 106 Stannington Road | 285 yd | |
| Florist Inn | 185 Walkley Road | 766 yd | |
| Raven Inn | 35 Palm Street | 773 yd | |
| Hillsborough Social Club | 127 Oakland Road | 799 yd | |
| La Plata Social Club | 355 Walkley Lane | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Grill | 232a Holme Lane | 313 yd | |
| Hillsborough Chinese | 124 Holme Lane | 597 yd | |
| Golden City | 82 Holme Lane | 597 yd | |
| Gulistan Takeaway | 396 South Road | 693 yd | |
| Da Vinci's Pizza | 374 South Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Stannington Road | 273 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 329 South Road | 816 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 60-70 Middlewood Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mousehole Forge (Closed) Mouse Hole Forge Mouse Hole Forge Mousehole | 182 yd | |
| Myers Grove Lane Playing Fields MYERS GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Max Fitness Centre (Sheffield) THE UNITY CENTRE THE UNITY CENTRE BOLE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Myers Grove School (Closed) Wood Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Forge Valley School WOOD LANE | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Bolehill Recreation Ground NORTHFIELD COURT | cycling, grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Pinegrove Country Club (Closed) Myers Grove Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 982 yd |
| Shooter'S Grove Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.