Newlands Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2FS is located in the Richmond electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newlands Drive, Sheffield, S12 2FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2FY, S12 2FR, S12 2FX, S12 2FZ, S12 2GB, S12 2AP, S12 2FP, S12 2AE, S12 2GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 2FS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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% | 36.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 46.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 46.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 20.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 95.1% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.5% | 94.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands Drive was 133.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% higher than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newlands Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birley and the 445th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Newlands Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-11 | £105,081 |
| 30 Newlands Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-04-19 | £157,655 |
| 22 Newlands Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-03-24 | £120,759 |
| 30 Newlands Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-12-16 | £147,860 |
| 38 Newlands Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,320 | 2021-09-30 | £172,116 |
S12 2FS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Primary School Queen Mary Road , S2 1EE | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Prince of Wales Road , S2 1EY | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Primary School Lewis Road , S13 8DA | - not rated | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,960 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 | 3,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 5,260 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 112 | 112 Mansfield Road | 115 yd | |
| Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings | Holly Bank, 1 Mansfield Drive | 496 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12b Ridgeway Road | 507 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents | 14 Ulley Road | 654 yd | |
| The Station Gym | Mansfield Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ball Inn | 43 Mansfield Road | 228 yd | |
| Punch Bowl | 95 Hurlfield Road | 693 yd | |
| Gleadless & Dist Conservatives | 268 Hollinsend Road | 789 yd | |
| Hollin Bush | 108 Hollinsend Road | 799 yd | |
| Manor Estate Social Club | 794 City Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Fish Bar | 100 Mansfield Road | 115 yd | |
| City Spice | 47 Mansfield Road | 280 yd | |
| Pizza Paradise | 49 Mansfield Road | 280 yd | |
| Rasheed's | 950 City Road | 370 yd | |
| Delicio's Dessert Parlour | 755 City Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | 978 City Road | 370 yd | |
| Poundland | 942 City Road | 640 yd | |
| Londis | 184-186 Ridgeway Road | 790 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 155 Mansfield Road | 868 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 137 Northern Avenue | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corker Bottom Playing Field (Closed) Corker Road | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| In Trim Health & Fitness 12A 12A RIDGEWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| St Theresa'S Primary School PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Gleadless Primary School HOLLINSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Woodthorpe Community Primary School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Jaunty Park FRITH CLOSE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Sheffield Springs Academy HURLFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Springs Leisure Centre EAST BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Gleadless Common Recreation Ground GREENACRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.