Penton Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S1 4EN is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penton Street, Sheffield, S1 4EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S1 4DZ, S1 4EP, S1 4EL, S1 4EJ, S1 4EQ, S1 4EZ, S1 4NL, S1 4ND, S1 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S1 4EN is primarily male, with 59.6% of the population 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 | 49% | 40.4% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -10.6% |
| Male | 51% | 59.6% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 10.6% |
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 S1 4EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.8% 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 | 88.3% | 88.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 50.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -35.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 60.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 30.7% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 11.9% | 10.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 37.2% | 13.8% | -23.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 59.4% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 10.7% | 47.2% | 36.5% | 0.7% | 46.5% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 72% | 33.7% | -38.3% | 81.4% | -47.7% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 27.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 27.3% | -39.4% | 83.2% | -55.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 56.4% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 50.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 27.6% | -39.1% | 83.2% | -55.6% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 6.1% | -8.3% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 51.5% | 48.2% | 1.9% | 49.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.7% | 76.7% | -40.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 39.2% | 0.3% | 38.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 75.6% | 37.2% | 38.4% |
| Christian | 10.4% | 46.2% | -35.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penton Street was 281.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.7% higher than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penton Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 207 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 133rd highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Penton Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-28 | £166,399 |
| 2 Penton Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2006-01-20 | £105,612 |
S1 4EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in S1 4EN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,118 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 | 1,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Cavendish Street , S3 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street , S3 7JA | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Primary School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookesmoor Junior School Crookesmoor Road , S6 3FP | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Nursery and First School Daniel Hill Walk , S6 3JG | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 908 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,226 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 | 1,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,741 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 703 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 731 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 984 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Tertiary College Granville Road , S2 2RL | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Stop | 216 West Street | 51 yd | |
| Tsuki Restaurant and Bar | West Point, 58-60 West Street | 51 yd | |
| Trippets Lounge Bar | 89 Trippet Lane | 65 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 95-101 West Street | 93 yd | |
| Woodys Karoake | 101 West Street | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Vale | 88 West Street | 44 yd | |
| The Original Bierkeller | 102-104 West Street | 51 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 56 Trippet Lane | 65 yd | |
| The Grapes | 80 Trippet Lane | 65 yd | |
| Molly Malones | 140-144 West Street | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Fusion | 26 Trippet Lane | 65 yd | |
| 852 | Apartment 10, Belgravia House, 2 Rockingham Lane | 72 yd | |
| Adnans | 119 West Street | 151 yd | |
| Sarnis | 25 High Street | 183 yd | |
| Gurmoss | 30 Division Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 27 Division Street | 217 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, 139 West Street | 268 yd | |
| Co-operative | 72 Sharman Court, Broad Lane | 409 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 17 Church Street | 431 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Edward Street | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Sheffield) TENTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Unity Gym Sheffield Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Cambridge Street - Sheffield) (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Cambridge Street | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| The Cage Health Club (Closed) Fitzwilliam Street | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Sheffield St Paul'S Hotel And Spa) NORFOLK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (The Moor) (Closed) The Moor | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Fitness Club Central SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Rockingham, Sheffield) (Closed) Rockingham Close | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Allen Court Gym) BRIGHTMORE HOUSE BRIGHTMORE HOUSE ST GEORGE'S CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Sheffield Hallam Active (City Campus) NORFOLK BUILDING NORFOLK BUILDING POND STREET | health and fitness suite | 755 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.