Kirkby Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2LX is located in the Park and Arbourthorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkby Drive, Sheffield, S12 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2LW, S12 2NF, S12 2NG, S12 2NB, S12 2NH, S12 2ND, S12 2NE, S12 2NQ, S12 2LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S12 2LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 53.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 28.2% | 35.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 48.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 44.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 21.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 24.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 97% | 91.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 91.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkby Drive was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Kirkby Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birley and the 329th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kirkby Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-07-21 | £221,460 |
| 26 Kirkby Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-03-19 | £196,751 |
| 20 Kirkby Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,600 | 2021-01-19 | £302,682 |
| 12 Kirkby Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-07-31 | £254,529 |
| 38 Kirkby Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2020-01-31 | £219,180 |
S12 2LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in S12 2LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park Community School Norton Avenue , S14 1SL | 2out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Primary School Queen Mary Road , S2 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch | 855 Gleadless Road | 212 yd | |
| Rubeez | Former 11 To 15, Gleadless Mount | 237 yd | |
| Pasha Restaurant | 960 Gleadless Road | 366 yd | |
| Allied Snooker Centre | 960 Gleadless Road | 366 yd | |
| Ng's Coffee House | 197 White Lane | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 282 Hollinsend Road | 252 yd | |
| Red Lion | 972 Gleadless Road | 366 yd | |
| Carlton Social Club | 896 Gleadless Road | 388 yd | |
| Gleadless & Dist Conservatives | 268 Hollinsend Road | 652 yd | |
| The Centre Spot | 56 Jaunty Lane | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Banana | 861 Gleadless Road | 212 yd | |
| Pizza Kasra | 956 Gleadless Road | 366 yd | |
| Townend Fish Bar | 958 Gleadless Road | 366 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shack | 202 Ridgeway Road | 470 yd | |
| Pizza4you | 196 Ridgeway Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 960 Gleadless Road | 366 yd | |
| Londis | 184-186 Ridgeway Road | 470 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 27 Jaunty Way | 652 yd | |
| Cooperative | 108 White Lane | 768 yd | |
| M & B Mistry | 149-151 Morland Road | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gleadless Common Recreation Ground GREENACRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Gleadless Primary School HOLLINSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Valley Park Community School NORTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Jaunty Park FRITH CLOSE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Charnock Hall Primary School CARTER HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Corker Bottom Playing Field (Closed) Corker Road | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.