West Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S1 4EX is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 2006-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S1 2GT, S1 4EF, S1 4EZ, S1 2GQ, S1 2FG, S1 4EJ, S1 2FY, S1 1JN, S1 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S1 4EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 45.8% | 49.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 50.1% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S1 4EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.5% 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 | 76.9% | 88.5% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 50.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 9.1% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -35.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 | 60.1% | 60.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around S1 4EX this area, 3.9% 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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.8% | 38.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 21.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 47.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 10.8% | 23% | 12.2% | 0.7% | 22.3% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 7.8% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 56.7% | 52.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 49.6% 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 | 57.6% | 49.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.6% | 36.4% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 30.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.5% 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 | 56.7% | 49.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 14.3% | 7.5% | -6.8% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.3% | 4.5% | -11.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 30.2% | 25.3% | 1.9% | 28.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 18.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 84th lowest crime rate of 208 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 643rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 22 Broughton House, 50 West Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-02-11 | £91,510 |
| Apartment 26 Broughton House, 50 West Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-02-25 | £165,224 |
| Apartment 43 Broughton House, 50 West Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2019-08-16 | £104,720 |
| Apartment 47 Broughton House, 50 West Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-08-01 | £204,484 |
| Apartment 6 Broughton House, 50 West Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-11-16 | £118,329 |
S1 4EX 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 student residents living in S1 4EX 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) | 204 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street , S3 7JA | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Andover Street , S3 9EF | 2out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Pomona Street , S11 8JN | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Infant School Beech Hill Road , S10 2SA | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 3,435 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 | 1,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,675 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 | 1,459 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 710 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 722 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher and Piano | Holly Street | 41 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | 18 Holly Street | 41 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | Unit 2 NUM Building, Holly Street | 41 yd | |
| Noodle Doodle Restaurant | 34-38 Trippet Lane | 62 yd | |
| The Botanist | Units 5a & 5b, Leopold Square | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie May's | 23-27 Trippet Lane | 39 yd | |
| Mojo | Unit 3 Former NUM Building, Holly Street | 41 yd | |
| The Original Bierkeller | 102-104 West Street | 103 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 56 Trippet Lane | 113 yd | |
| The Grapes | 80 Trippet Lane | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnis | 25 High Street | 86 yd | |
| Food Fusion | 26 Trippet Lane | 113 yd | |
| Theta Stage | 10 Orchard Street | 158 yd | |
| QC's Bagel Bar | 8 Orchard Street | 158 yd | |
| Burritos Y Mas | 2 Orchard Square | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 27 Division Street | 212 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 17 Church Street | 280 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, 139 West Street | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 19-21 High Street | 415 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 50 High Street | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Sheffield) TENTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Sheffield St Paul'S Hotel And Spa) NORFOLK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Cambridge Street - Sheffield) (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Cambridge Street | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Fitness Club Central SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (The Moor) (Closed) The Moor | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Unity Gym Sheffield Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Sheffield) (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Sheffield Hallam Active (City Campus) NORFOLK BUILDING NORFOLK BUILDING POND STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Rockingham, Sheffield) (Closed) Rockingham Close | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| The Cage Health Club (Closed) Fitzwilliam Street | health and fitness suite | 653 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 | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.0% |
| 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 | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.