Lydgate Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S10 5FQ is located in the Crookes and Crosspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Hallam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S10 5FS, S10 5FG, S10 5FZ, S10 1WL, S10 5GL, S10 5FD, S10 1WF, S10 5GH, S10 5FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S10 5FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.9% | 49.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 39.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 47% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37.5% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 5FQ this area, 7.9% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 7.9% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 7.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 50.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.7% | 84.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 91.3% | 92.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 92.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 0.2% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydgate Lane was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Crookes and Crosspool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydgate Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Crookes and Crosspool and the 381st lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-01-29 | £376,482 |
| 181 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-09-29 | £327,640 |
| 185 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-12 | £414,677 |
| 171 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-03-09 | £209,528 |
| 185 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-02-22 | £278,338 |
S10 5FQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,162 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 | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Infant School Lydgate Lane , S10 5FQ | 3out of 4 | 86 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Junior School Manchester Road , Crosspool S10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Fulwood Road , S10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Primary School Mona Avenue , S10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Infant School Beech Hill Road , S10 2SA | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 2,867 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 | 4,061 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 | 3,727 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 2,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosspool Tavern | 462 Manchester Road | 423 yd | |
| Ellie's Sandwich Shop | 4 Sandygate Road | 470 yd | |
| Nest | 20 Sandygate Road | 505 yd | |
| Papa Ciccio's | 10-12 Sandygate Road | 505 yd | |
| At the End Cafe | 15 Crookes | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masons | 2 Carson Road | 457 yd | |
| Noah's Ark Hotel | 94 Crookes | 544 yd | |
| Tapton Masonic Hall | Flat 1, Tapton Hall, Shore Lane | 561 yd | |
| Crookes Social Club | Mulehouse Road | 581 yd | |
| The Ball Inn | 171-173 Crookes | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masons Kitchen | 2 Carson Road | 457 yd | |
| Mediterranean Street Food | 35 Sandygate Road | 502 yd | |
| Dynasty | 9 Sandygate Road | 502 yd | |
| Crosspool Fish Bar | 16 Sandygate Road | 505 yd | |
| Cookies and Cream | 100-102 Crookes | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 194-196 Crookes | 685 yd | |
| Morrisons | 228-232 Fulwood Road | 907 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 222 Fulwood Road | 907 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Turner's Lane | 969 yd | |
| Broomhill Convenience Store | 490-492 Glossop Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vii School (Lower Site) DARWIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 606 yd |
| The Sandygate Ground CROOKES | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Tapton School DARWIN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 699 yd |
| The Derek Dooley Sports & Community Centre WESTON VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Birkdale School OAKHOLME ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 16.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.1% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.