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 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% lower than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newstead Drive has the 52nd highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 614th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-30 | £191,279 |
| 72 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2022-05-20 | £157,027 |
| 104 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-18 | £201,953 |
| 104 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-03-31 | £147,714 |
| 82 Newstead Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-01-18 | £193,490 |
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 Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Main Road , Ridgeway S12 3XR | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Spring Water Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,401 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 | 258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Eckington Road , Sothall S20 1HQ | 1out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,605 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,549 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 | 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.