Newstead Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 3BA 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 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, S12 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 3AT, S12 3AU, S12 3BP, S12 3AX, S12 3AS, S12 3BS, S12 3AW, S12 3AR, S12 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S12 3BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.6% | 37.7% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 45.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 13% | 5% | -8.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (70.3%) 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 | 33.3% | 29.1% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -19.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 41.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 19.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 23.8% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 16.3% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.8% | 90.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.3% | 92% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 94.8% | 92% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newstead Drive was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% higher than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newstead Drive has the 41st highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 477th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-30 | £195,534 |
| 72 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2022-05-20 | £160,520 |
| 104 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-18 | £206,445 |
| 104 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-03-31 | £151,000 |
| 82 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-01-18 | £197,794 |
S12 3BA 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley First School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 410 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 2out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Community Primary School Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | - not rated | 978 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 | 410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 3,631 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 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Community College Birley Lane , S12 3BP | - not rated | 364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Lodge School Beighton Road , Hackenthorpe S12 4LQ | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,164 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Academy Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 119 yd | |
| The Sherwood | The Sherwood, Birley Moor Road | 914 yd | |
| The Birley Hotel | 66 Birley Moor Road | 973 yd | |
| Katie's Kafe | 41-43 Spa View Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Bay of Bengal | 1A White Lane | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course | Birley Wood Golf Course, Birley Lane | 118 yd | |
| Phoenix Inn | 2 High Lane, Ridgeway | 958 yd | |
| Golden Plover | Spa View Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Loon Fung | 3 Birley Moor Crescent | 172 yd | |
| Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 79c Birley Moor Road | 914 yd | |
| Remember When Takeaway Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 887 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 914 yd | |
| M+S Convenience Shop | 41-43 Spa View Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY LANE | golf | 183 yd |
| Birley Academy BIRLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Birley Spa Primary School JERMYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.