Thornbridge Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 3AL 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 Road, Sheffield, S12 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 3AG, S12 3AA, S12 3AJ, S12 3AH, S12 3AD, S12 3AB, S12 3AF, S12 4YG, S12 3AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S12 3AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 54.7% | 55% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 33% | 45.5% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 32.5% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 36.1% | 41.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 39.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 24.8% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 23.3% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornbridge Road was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornbridge Road has the 71st lowest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 781st lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Thornbridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-07-21 | £145,406 |
| 22 Thornbridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,200 | 2023-05-25 | £225,381 |
| 38 Thornbridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-14 | £108,679 |
| 38 Thornbridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-14 | £108,679 |
| 58 Thornbridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-08 | £222,845 |
S12 3AL 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Spring Water Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,306 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 | 518 yd | |
| The Sherwood | The Sherwood, Birley Moor Road | 569 yd | |
| The Birley Hotel | 66 Birley Moor Road | 596 yd | |
| Sweetpea Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 665 yd | |
| Bay of Bengal | 1A White Lane | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course | Birley Wood Golf Course, Birley Lane | 517 yd | |
| Jack in a Box | 115-117 Silkstone Road | 959 yd | |
| Golden Plover | Spa View Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Loon Fung | 3 Birley Moor Crescent | 366 yd | |
| Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 79c Birley Moor Road | 569 yd | |
| Remember When Takeaway Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 665 yd | |
| The Admiral | 36a Birley Moor Road | 759 yd | |
| Maranto's Pizza & Grill House | 36c Birley Moor Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 524 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 569 yd | |
| M+S Convenience Shop | 41-43 Spa View Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Birley Academy BIRLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Birley Wood Golf Course BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY LANE | golf | 579 yd |
| Frecheville Playing Fields QUARRY VALE GROVE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Frecheville Community Sports And Social Club ALPORT AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Birley Spa Primary School JERMYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 949 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 | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.