Fentonville Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S11 8BA is located in the Nether Edge and Sharrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fentonville Street, Sheffield, S11 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S11 8BB, S11 8AY, S11 8BE, S11 8BH, S11 8BG, S11 8BD, S11 8BJ, S11 8BL, S11 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S11 8BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 50.9% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 55.4% | 49.1% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 S11 8BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 70.6% | 65.4% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 25% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 53.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 16.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 33% | 15.2% | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 34.8% | -8.1% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 14.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 65.2% | 63.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 81.7% | 79.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 79.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.8% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fentonville Street was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fentonville Street has the 92nd highest crime rate of 207 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 819th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Fentonville Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,750 | 2025-04-23 | £175,726 |
| 29 Fentonville Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-09-11 | £290,413 |
| 47 Fentonville Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,253 | 2023-11-08 | £128,550 |
| 45 Fentonville Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,667 | 2023-01-27 | £233,466 |
| 41 Fentonville Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-12-07 | £206,185 |
The percentage of student residents living in S11 8BA 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 | 71 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 890 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 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrow Junior School South View Road , S7 1DB | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharrow Nursery and Infant School South View Road , S7 1DB | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Sheffield Church of England Primary School Pomona Street , S11 8JN | - not rated | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Pomona Street , S11 8JN | - not rated | 457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School Sitwell Road , S7 1BE | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | - not rated | 1,383 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,812 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Therapeutic Educational Centre 48 Wostenholm Road , Nether Edge S7 1LL | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheaf Unit The Stables , Sharrow Lane S11 8AE | - not rated | 453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood Garden School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood School 1 Kenwood Bank , S7 1NU | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirle Hill Hospital School 6 Cherry Tree Road , S11 9AA | - not rated | 853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samui Thai Street Food | 10 Wostenholm Road | 236 yd | |
| Bridge Club | 6 Thornsett Road | 400 yd | |
| Compass Group | Pomona House, 6 Pear Street | 428 yd | |
| Ship Shape | The Stables, Sharrow Lane | 451 yd | |
| Favourite Flavours | 162 London Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Theatre | 18 Kenwood Park Road | 415 yd | |
| The Old Crown Inn | 137 London Road | 488 yd | |
| Stack Lounge | 125-129 London Road | 506 yd | |
| Pot Kettle Black | 301 Ecclesall Road | 533 yd | |
| Copa | 293-295 Ecclesall Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Fish Bar | 22 Wostenholm Road | 236 yd | |
| Charley's Pantry | 18 Wostenholm Road | 236 yd | |
| Street Art Sushi | 106a Sharrow Lane | 306 yd | |
| Freddys | 148 London Road | 459 yd | |
| Middle Eastern Shawarma | 188-190 London Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Sharrow Lane | 137 yd | |
| Ozmen Ltd | Ground Floor, 178-184 London Road | 459 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 250-266 Ecclesall Road | 592 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 1-3 Ecclesall Road | 658 yd | |
| Ozmen Extra | 55-57 John Street | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Sheffield) NAPIER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Kenwood Hall Hotel Leisure Club KENWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Gym Plus (Closed) Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Bramall Lane | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| U-Mix Centre U MIX BUILDING U MIX BUILDING ASLINE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 896 yd |
| Sheffield United Fc (Bramall Lane) BRAMALL LANE BRAMALL LANE CHERRY STREET | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Sheffield Hallam Active (Collegiate Campus) COLLEGIATE CAMPUS COLLEGIATE CAMPUS COLLEGIATE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,009 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sheffield) GUERNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.