Gleadless View is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2UL is located in the Park and Arbourthorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gleadless View, Sheffield, S12 2UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2UW, S12 2UX, S12 2UU, S12 2UT, S12 2SA, S12 2US, S12 2RY, S12 2TJ, S12 2SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 2UL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.1% | 48.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S12 2UL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 28.6% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 52.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 44.9% | 42.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 27.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 20.5% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.9% | 84.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93.1% | 90.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 89.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gleadless View was 132.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gleadless View has the 15th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birley and the 455th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Gleadless View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-07 | £228,754 |
| 43 Gleadless View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-07-29 | £255,867 |
| Garage 78 Gleadless View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2023-12-14 | £232,196 |
| 55 Gleadless View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-10-24 | £165,440 |
| 34 Gleadless View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-14 | £162,044 |
S12 2UL 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,525 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 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankwood Community Primary School Bankwood Close , S14 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,810 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 | 2,956 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 | 5,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 5,288 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,450 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 2,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbourthorne Community Church | 600 East Bank Road | 534 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12b Ridgeway Road | 763 yd | |
| Cafe 112 | 112 Mansfield Road | 942 yd | |
| Brunch | 855 Gleadless Road | 996 yd | |
| The City Cafe | 792 City Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | 95 Hurlfield Road | 320 yd | |
| New Inn | 282 Hollinsend Road | 647 yd | |
| Carlton Social Club | 896 Gleadless Road | 884 yd | |
| Gleadless & Dist Conservatives | 268 Hollinsend Road | 932 yd | |
| The Ball Inn | 43 Mansfield Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shack | 202 Ridgeway Road | 620 yd | |
| Pizza4you | 196 Ridgeway Road | 620 yd | |
| Tiffin Gleadless | 194 Ridgeway Road | 620 yd | |
| Kins Kitchen | 194 Ridgeway Road | 620 yd | |
| Rasheed's | 950 City Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 184-186 Ridgeway Road | 620 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 137 Northern Avenue | 707 yd | |
| Go Local Covenience Store | 140 Northern Avenue | 708 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 978 City Road | 794 yd | |
| Poundland | 942 City Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gleadless Common Recreation Ground GREENACRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Sheffield Springs Academy HURLFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Corker Bottom Playing Field (Closed) Corker Road | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Springs Leisure Centre EAST BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| In Trim Health & Fitness 12A 12A RIDGEWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Gleadless Primary School HOLLINSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.