Thornbridge Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 3AE 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 Crescent, Sheffield, S12 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 3BQ, S12 4WL, S12 3BJ, S12 3AQ, S12 4QQ, S12 4QL, S12 3BH, S12 3AZ, S12 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 3AE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 53% | 47.9% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47% | 52.1% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 36% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 37.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 12.4% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 34.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 35.5% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 16.6% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 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 3AE this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.2% | 32.8% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 14.8% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 100% | 96.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 96.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornbridge Crescent was 201.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% higher than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornbridge Crescent has the 17th highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 256th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Thornbridge Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-08-14 | £149,036 |
| 48 Thornbridge Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,099 | 2024-05-14 | £196,906 |
| 8 Thornbridge Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-04-28 | £93,454 |
| 62 Thornbridge Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-11-12 | £88,326 |
| 3 Thornbridge Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-05-31 | £72,935 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Spring Water Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Main Road , Ridgeway S12 3XR | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 3,402 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Inn | 9 Birley Lane | 498 yd | |
| The Sherwood | The Sherwood, Birley Moor Road | 554 yd | |
| The Birley Hotel | 66 Birley Moor Road | 656 yd | |
| Katie's Kafe | 41-43 Spa View Road | 701 yd | |
| Scowerdons Youth Club | Community Centre, Wickfield Grove | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course | Birley Wood Golf Course, Birley Lane | 498 yd | |
| Golden Plover | Spa View Road | 701 yd | |
| Jack in a Box | 115-117 Silkstone Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Loon Fung | 3 Birley Moor Crescent | 287 yd | |
| Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 79c Birley Moor Road | 554 yd | |
| Remember When Takeaway Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 819 yd | |
| The Admiral | 36a Birley Moor Road | 850 yd | |
| Maranto's Pizza & Grill House | 36c Birley Moor Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 554 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 557 yd | |
| M+S Convenience Shop | 41-43 Spa View Road | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY LANE | golf | 531 yd |
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Birley Spa Primary School JERMYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Birley Academy BIRLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Frecheville Community Sports And Social Club ALPORT AVENUE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy SPRING WATER AVENUE | grass pitches | 925 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.