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S6 3AX

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Sheffield

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Overview

Postcode S6 3AX is located in a minor urban area, within the City ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cathedral & Kelham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cathedral & Kelham is £59,831 per year. The nearest station is Kelham Island, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Philadelphia Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Cathedral & Kelham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cathedral & Kelham has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cathedral & Kelham is £59,831 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from S6 3AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Cathedral & Kelham near S6 3AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kelham Island located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S6 3AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Kelham Island

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Kelham Island
0.2 mi

Infirmary Road

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Infirmary Road
0.4 mi

Netherthorpe Road

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Netherthorpe Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S6 3AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPhiladelphia GardensMediumWalking directions to Philadelphia Gardens
0.4 miEdward Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Edward Street Park
0.5 miUpperthorpe Peace GardenSmallWalking directions to Upperthorpe Peace Garden

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
6,985.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.61(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.17(+13%)
Vehicle crime
12.36(+120%)
Other theft
9.99(+50%)
Public order
9.03(+2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
80.91%
Other White
26
10.79%
Chinese
4
1.66%
Irish
4
1.66%
African
3
1.24%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
77.06%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
4.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.9%
Apprenticeship
2
0.87%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
49
34.03%
Owns outright
21
14.58%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.47%
Other social rented
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

Property prices in City

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £168K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£170,000£172
Semi-Detached2£153,250£215
Detached1£140,000£135
Flats129£121,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£94,000£127,500
2017£120,000£136,250
2018£120,000£148,250
2019£101,750£149,750
2020£92,750£160,000
2021£120,412£191,500
2022£128,402£187,000
2023£140,300£270,000
2024£140,650£173,000
2025£133,000£186,500
2026£110,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£211£163
2017£228£168
2018£226£178
2019£224£162
2020£277£188
2021£265£213
2022£281£207
2023£259£224
2024£273£221
2025£224£197
2026£210£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 3AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S6 3AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202543, Cornish Place, Sheffield, S6 3AFFlatsLeasehold£300,000
24 Feb 202527, Cornish Place, Sheffield, S6 3AFFlatsLeasehold£205,000
14 Mar 2025Apartment 1, Cornish Square, 4, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 3AGFlatsLeasehold£110,000
17 Dec 2025Apartment 414, Daisy Spring Works, 1, Dun Street, Sheffield, S3 8DUFlatsLeasehold£120,000
13 Jun 2025Apartment 306, Daisy Spring Works, 1, Dun Street, Sheffield, S3 8DUFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the S6 3AX postcode area, located within Cathedral & Kelham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S6 3AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNetherthorpe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBethany SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miAll-throughAstrea Academy SheffieldFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S6 3AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S6 3AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFood PlusAlbert Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3DDWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miEuro CellRutland Road, Sheffield, S3 8DGWalking directions to Euro Cell
0.2 miTesco Superstore50 Montgomery Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3BUWalking directions to Tesco Superstore
0.2 miAsda Express228 Netherthorpe Road, Sheffield, S3 7EZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miSparPenistone Road, Owlerton, Sheffield, S6 3BNWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S6 3AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maia Salman-Lord

City - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Abtisam Mohamed

Sheffield Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield CentralE14001467
WardCityE05010862
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathedral & KelhamE02006843
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 073CE01033263
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2025-10-01

Frequently asked questions about S6 3AX

Is S6 3AX (Cathedral & Kelham) safe?

The area around S6 3AX records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S6 3AX?

The median sale price around S6 3AX in Cathedral & Kelham is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S6 3AX?

There are 12 schools close to S6 3AX, including Netherthorpe Primary School (Good), Bethany School (Good) and Astrea Academy Sheffield (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S6 3AX?

The closest station to S6 3AX is Kelham Island, about 150 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S6 3AX?

S6 3AX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S6 3AX (Cathedral & Kelham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S6 3AX is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maia Salman-Lord (Green Party).