Watson Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S10 2SD is located in the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watson Road, Sheffield, S10 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S10 2PL, S10 2SA, S10 2SN, S10 2SB, S10 2PY, S10 2PP, S10 2SR, S10 2SP, S10 2ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S10 2SD is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 44.3% | 46% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 55.7% | 54% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 S10 2SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.4% 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 | 74.9% | 73.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 35.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 21.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 61.5% | 57.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 28% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 11.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 S10 2SD this area, 4.1% 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.2% | 43.7% | -1.5% | 16.9% | 26.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 44.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 66.8% | 73.8% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.9% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 11.4% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 77.1% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watson Road was 132.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% higher than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Watson Road has the 51st highest crime rate of 208 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 451st highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Watson Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,641 | 2025-04-24 | £377,896 |
| 67 Watson Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-13 | £320,316 |
| 28 Watson Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-10-31 | £843,193 |
| 81 Watson Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-09-12 | £552,310 |
| 56 Watson Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-30 | £474,854 |
S10 2SD 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 S10 2SD 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) | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 54 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 58 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 984 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 | 2,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Infant School Beech Hill Road , S10 2SA | 4out of 4 | 44 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Primary School Mona Avenue , S10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Junior School Manchester Road , Crosspool S10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Pomona Street , S11 8JN | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Infant School Lydgate Lane , S10 5FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,946 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 579 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 867 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burritos Y Mas | 129 Newbould Lane | 78 yd | |
| Butcher & Catch | 199 Whitham Road | 158 yd | |
| Grind Cafe | 184 Whitham Road | 161 yd | |
| The Nottingham House | 164 Whitham Road | 174 yd | |
| The Bloomery | The Place, Nile Street | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Discovery Rutland Hotel | Rutland Hotel, 452 Glossop Road | 129 yd | |
| The Itchy Pig Ale House | Former 495, Glossop Road | 301 yd | |
| Boulevardier | 501 Glossop Road | 319 yd | |
| The Doctor's Orders | 412 Glossop Road | 614 yd | |
| Bar One/Bar One Food | University Of Sheffield, Western Bank | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill.Wood Fired Pizza & Grill | 197 Whitham Road | 165 yd | |
| Falafel King East | 140 Whitham Road | 174 yd | |
| Flavours | 196 Whitham Road | 189 yd | |
| Oasis Pizzas | 204 Whitham Road | 189 yd | |
| Med Food Co | 494 Glossop Road | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Turner's Lane | 213 yd | |
| Broomhill Convenience Store | 490-492 Glossop Road | 225 yd | |
| Morrisons | 228-232 Fulwood Road | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 222 Fulwood Road | 290 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 2 Clarkson Street | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vii School (Upper Site) KING EDWARD VII UPPER SCHOOL KING EDWARD VII UPPER SCHOOL GLOSSOP ROAD | 187 yd | |
| King Edwards Swimming Pool KING EDWARD V11 SWIMMING POOL KING EDWARD V11 SWIMMING POOL CLARKEHOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Sheffield High School RUTLAND PARK | artificial grass pitch | 332 yd |
| Sheffield Hallam Active (Collegiate Campus) COLLEGIATE CAMPUS COLLEGIATE CAMPUS COLLEGIATE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 546 yd |
| The Derek Dooley Sports & Community Centre WESTON VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| University Of Sheffield (Goodwin Sports Centre) Goodwin Sports Centre Goodwin Sports Centre Northumberland Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Birkdale School OAKHOLME ROAD | health and fitness suite | 660 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.0% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 199.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 199.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 44.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.