Lydgate Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S10 5FR 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 5FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S10 5DR, S10 5DS, S10 1BQ, S10 5FU, S10 5GF, S10 5ND, S10 5NE, S10 5FT, S10 5GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S10 5FR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S10 5FR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.5% | 23.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 63.3% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47.7% | 60% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 25.9% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 52% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.8% | 83.7% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 89.5% | 89.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 89.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydgate Lane was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the Crookes and Crosspool average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Lydgate Lane has the 47th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Crookes and Crosspool and the 541st lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-10-13 | £416,274 |
| 301 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2015-08-12 | £1,117,669 |
| 297 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-08-08 | £382,461 |
| 301 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2008-08-29 | £1,098,399 |
| 303 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-01-20 | £643,506 |
S10 5FR 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 S10 5FR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,425 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 | 4,384 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 | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Junior School Manchester Road , Crosspool S10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Fulwood Road , S10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Primary School Mona Avenue , S10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Infant School Beech Hill Road , S10 2SA | 4out of 4 | 1,494 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 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 2,714 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 | 4,337 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 | 4,049 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 | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 2,572 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 | 129 yd | |
| Ellie's Sandwich Shop | 4 Sandygate Road | 161 yd | |
| Nest | 20 Sandygate Road | 193 yd | |
| Papa Ciccio's | 10-12 Sandygate Road | 193 yd | |
| Varanassi Inn | 32-34 Sandygate Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapton Masonic Hall | Flat 1, Tapton Hall, Shore Lane | 455 yd | |
| The Masons | 2 Carson Road | 770 yd | |
| Crookes Social Club | Mulehouse Road | 853 yd | |
| Noah's Ark Hotel | 94 Crookes | 864 yd | |
| The Ball Inn | 171-173 Crookes | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Street Food | 35 Sandygate Road | 180 yd | |
| Dynasty | 9 Sandygate Road | 180 yd | |
| Crosspool Fish Bar | 16 Sandygate Road | 193 yd | |
| The Masons Kitchen | 2 Carson Road | 770 yd | |
| S Beres & Son | 181 Crookes | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 194-196 Crookes | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vii School (Lower Site) DARWIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Tapton School DARWIN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 453 yd |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| The Sandygate Ground CROOKES | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Hallam Sports Club SANDYGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| The Derek Dooley Sports & Community Centre WESTON VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Crosspool District Youth Sports Trust SANDYGATE GRANGE DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,041 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.