Penthorpe Close, Sheffield, S12 2GU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 2GU 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Penthorpe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penthorpe Close 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.

Penthorpe Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S12 2GU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Penthorpe Close are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sheffield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Penthorpe Close, Sheffield, S12 2GU

Estimated Average Property Prices for S12 2GU

Average Price
£185,766

Semi-Detached
£220,919

Terraced
£139,721

Detached
£242,786

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,216

Estimated Average Property Prices for Penthorpe Close

Average Price
£196,860

Semi-Detached
£229,610

Terraced
£155,741

Detached
£237,910

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,240

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Penthorpe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Penthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2025-03-28	£108,430
37 Penthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-03-27	£207,735
20 Penthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2024-10-04	£200,293
46 Penthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£123,000	2024-03-08	£132,599
46 Penthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£123,000	2023-03-03	£133,994

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S12 2GU

Employment

S12 2GU 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,972 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN	4out of 4	5,082 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR	3out of 4	566 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ	3out of 4	575 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prince Edward Primary School Queen Mary Road , S2 1EE	3out of 4	636 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Prince of Wales Road , S2 1EY	3out of 4	1,036 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodthorpe Primary School Lewis Road , S13 8DA	- not rated	1,080 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF	3out of 4	624 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN	3out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	3out of 4	2,304 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP	2out of 4	2,413 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP	3out of 4	2,981 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL	- not rated	3,352 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY	3out of 4	4,816 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL	3out of 4	1,414 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ	2out of 4	1,689 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP	3out of 4	2,981 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU	2out of 4	3,016 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX	- not rated	3,210 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe 112	112 Mansfield Road	322 yd
Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings	Holly Bank, 1 Mansfield Drive	471 yd
Domino's Pizza	12b Ridgeway Road	718 yd
The Station Gym	Mansfield Road	740 yd
Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents	14 Ulley Road	787 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ball Inn	43 Mansfield Road	341 yd
Gleadless & Dist Conservatives	268 Hollinsend Road	538 yd
Hollin Bush	108 Hollinsend Road	589 yd
Punch Bowl	95 Hurlfield Road	767 yd
New Inn	282 Hollinsend Road	844 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Intake Fish Bar	100 Mansfield Road	322 yd
City Spice	47 Mansfield Road	348 yd
Pizza Paradise	49 Mansfield Road	348 yd
Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway	53 Alnwick Road	457 yd
The Sandwich Shack	202 Ridgeway Road	586 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Londis	184-186 Ridgeway Road	586 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	978 City Road	597 yd
The Co-operative	155 Mansfield Road	747 yd
Poundland	942 City Road	863 yd
Nisa Local	27 Jaunty Way	1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Corker Bottom Playing Field (Closed) Corker Road	grass pitches	491 yd
Gleadless Primary School HOLLINSEND ROAD	grass pitches	547 yd
Jaunty Park FRITH CLOSE	grass pitches	663 yd
In Trim Health & Fitness 12A 12A RIDGEWAY ROAD	health and fitness suite	712 yd
Gleadless Common Recreation Ground GREENACRE CLOSE	grass pitches	961 yd
Sheffield Springs Academy HURLFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	971 yd
St Theresa'S Primary School PRINCE OF WALES ROAD	grass pitches	1,016 yd
Woodthorpe Community Primary School LEWIS ROAD	grass pitches	1,050 yd
Springs Leisure Centre EAST BANK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,054 yd
Birley Squash Club (Closed) 2b 2b Birley Moor Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.