Harefield Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S11 8NU 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 Harefield Road, Sheffield, S11 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S11 8NW, S11 8NR, S11 8NL, S11 8PG, S11 8NT, S11 8PJ, S11 8NE, S11 8PF, S11 8NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S11 8NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.5% 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 | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 59.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -42.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 66.1% | 58.6% | -7.5% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.5% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around S11 8NU this area, 0% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 76.4% | 71.3% | -5.1% | 16.9% | 54.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 23.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.7% | 89% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.1% | 93.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.7% | 17.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.5% | 37.2% | 27.3% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harefield Road was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harefield Road has the 81st highest crime rate of 208 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 719th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Harefield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,820 | 2024-05-13 | £342,322 |
| 48 Harefield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-09-22 | £212,934 |
| 45 Harefield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2023-07-07 | £737,320 |
| 43 Harefield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-12-05 | £295,000 |
| 22 Harefield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-02 | £337,628 |
S11 8NU 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 S11 8NU 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) | 249 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 169 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 65 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 60 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 821 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 | 2,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Pomona Street , S11 8JN | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School 108 Psalter Lane , S11 8YU | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunter's Bar Junior School Sharrow Vale Road , S11 8ZG | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunter's Bar Infant School Sharrow Vale Road , S11 8ZG | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Infant School Beech Hill Road , S10 2SA | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Foundation 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 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 2,225 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 | 2,447 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 | 3,396 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood Specialist School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 395-397 Ecclesall Road | 79 yd | |
| Prithiraj Restaurant | 407 Ecclesall Road | 79 yd | |
| Sheffield General Cemetery | Cemetery Gatehouse, Cemetery Avenue | 104 yd | |
| Coffika | 412-416 Ecclesall Road | 112 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Units 15&16, Berkeley Precinct, 451 Ecclesall Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Samuel Worth Chapel | Cemetery Avenue | 73 yd | |
| The Ecclesall Ale Club | 429 Ecclesall Road | 79 yd | |
| The Local | 421 Ecclesall Road | 101 yd | |
| Lounge418 | 418 Ecclesall Road | 112 yd | |
| Portland House | 286 Ecclesall Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 371-373 Ecclesall Road | 152 yd | |
| Harlys | 347 Ecclesall Road | 152 yd | |
| KFC | Units 1-3, Berkeley Precinct, 451 Ecclesall Road | 152 yd | |
| Cafe Marco's | 477 Ecclesall Road | 228 yd | |
| Belgian Fries | 280 Ecclesall Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro Ecclesall | Unit 8, Berkeley Precinct, 451 Ecclesall Road | 152 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 555 Ecclesall Road | 406 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 250-266 Ecclesall Road | 524 yd | |
| Spar | 633 Ecclesall Road | 668 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Sharrow Lane | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Ladies Health Club (Closed) Lescar Buildings Lescar Buildings Lescar Lane | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Sheffield Hallam Active (Collegiate Campus) COLLEGIATE CAMPUS COLLEGIATE CAMPUS COLLEGIATE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 594 yd |
| Kenwood Hall Hotel Leisure Club KENWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Sheffield) NAPIER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Sheffield High School RUTLAND PARK | artificial grass pitch | 812 yd |
| King Edwards Swimming Pool KING EDWARD V11 SWIMMING POOL KING EDWARD V11 SWIMMING POOL CLARKEHOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 838 yd |
| King Edward Vii School (Upper Site) KING EDWARD VII UPPER SCHOOL KING EDWARD VII UPPER SCHOOL GLOSSOP ROAD | 887 yd | |
| Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club ECCLESALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.