Thornbridge Avenue is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 3AB is located in the Birley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornbridge Avenue, Sheffield, S12 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 3AA, S12 3AG, S12 3AL, S12 3AH, S12 3AN, S12 3AD, S12 3AJ, S12 3AR, S12 3AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S12 3AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 38.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 42.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 46% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 29.7% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 25.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 99.6% | 96.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 96.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornbridge Avenue was 149.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% higher than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornbridge Avenue has the 33rd highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 396th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Thornbridge Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-11-21 | £174,626 |
| 38 Thornbridge Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-15 | £186,712 |
| 30 Thornbridge Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-11-28 | £169,558 |
| 26 Thornbridge Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,600 | 2022-06-10 | £204,566 |
| 40 Thornbridge Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-01-18 | £209,863 |
S12 3AB 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 5,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley First School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 127 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Community Primary School Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | - not rated | 292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Community College Birley Lane , S12 3BP | - not rated | 292 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Lodge School Beighton Road , Hackenthorpe S12 4LQ | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke Tertiary College Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Academy Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Inn | 9 Birley Lane | 532 yd | |
| The Sherwood | The Sherwood, Birley Moor Road | 687 yd | |
| The Birley Hotel | 66 Birley Moor Road | 694 yd | |
| Sweetpea Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 723 yd | |
| Bay of Bengal | 1A White Lane | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course | Birley Wood Golf Course, Birley Lane | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Loon Fung | 3 Birley Moor Crescent | 434 yd | |
| Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 79c Birley Moor Road | 687 yd | |
| Remember When Takeaway Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 723 yd | |
| The Admiral | 36a Birley Moor Road | 837 yd | |
| Maranto's Pizza & Grill House | 36c Birley Moor Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 634 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Academy BIRLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Birley Wood Golf Course BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY LANE | golf | 596 yd |
| Frecheville Playing Fields QUARRY VALE GROVE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Frecheville Community Sports And Social Club ALPORT AVENUE | grass pitches | 981 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 | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.