Ashfield Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2QW 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 Ashfield Drive, Sheffield, S12 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2QU, S12 2QY, S12 2TZ, S14 1RF, S12 2QX, S14 1RJ, S14 1RE, S12 2RX, S12 2RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S12 2QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 48.4% | 54.7% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 45.3% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 S12 2QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 42% | 50.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 30.7% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.4% | 50.6% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 29.3% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 S12 2QW this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 30.9% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 25% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88% | 83.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93.1% | 91.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 91.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 43.6% | 13.5% | 30.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashfield Drive was 114.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% higher than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashfield Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birley and the 537th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ashfield Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-09-18 | £196,103 |
| 9 Ashfield Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-12-03 | £224,783 |
| 14 Ashfield Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-08-27 | £290,488 |
| 1 Ashfield Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-11-09 | £251,854 |
| 1 Ashfield Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-11-21 | £230,510 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankwood Community Primary School Bankwood Close , S14 1LW | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park Community School Norton Avenue , S14 1SL | 2out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Primary School Queen Mary Road , S2 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,433 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 | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,177 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 | 3,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch | 855 Gleadless Road | 760 yd | |
| Arbourthorne Community Church | 600 East Bank Road | 906 yd | |
| Rubeez | Former 11 To 15, Gleadless Mount | 907 yd | |
| Cutlers Spice | Cutlers Arms, 1 Leighton Road | 987 yd | |
| Sugar Rush | 191 Blackstock Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Social Club | 896 Gleadless Road | 546 yd | |
| New Inn | 282 Hollinsend Road | 630 yd | |
| Punch Bowl | 95 Hurlfield Road | 786 yd | |
| John O'Gaunt | John O'Gaunt Hotel, 151 Blackstock Road | 994 yd | |
| Red Lion | 972 Gleadless Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi's Chicken | 300 Leighton Road | 380 yd | |
| Chilli Banana | 861 Gleadless Road | 760 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shack | 202 Ridgeway Road | 785 yd | |
| Pizza4you | 196 Ridgeway Road | 785 yd | |
| Tiffin Gleadless | 194 Ridgeway Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVS Superstore | 379 Leighton Road | 615 yd | |
| Londis | 184-186 Ridgeway Road | 785 yd | |
| M & B Mistry | 149-151 Morland Road | 898 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 960 Gleadless Road | 1,014 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 137 Northern Avenue | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gleadless Common Recreation Ground GREENACRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Sheffield Springs Academy HURLFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Springs Leisure Centre EAST BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Corker Bottom Playing Field (Closed) Corker Road | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Valley Park Community School NORTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 263.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.