Birley Wood Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 3BF is located in the Birley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield South East. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birley Wood Drive, Sheffield, S12 3BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 3BU, S12 3BE, S12 3BT, S12 3BR, S12 3BL, S12 4PH, S12 3BD, S12 4PB, S12 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S12 3BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 52.4% | 55.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 44.4% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 3BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 39.8% | 53.2% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 27.5% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 46% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.9% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 3BF this area, 30% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 30% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 12.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 9% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 17.9% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 90.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.4% | 97.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birley Wood Drive was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% higher than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birley Wood Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 388th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Birley Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2010-04-08 | £143,520 |
| 38 Birley Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2005-10-31 | £127,071 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 2out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Community Primary School Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Springwater Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Spring Water Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley First School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 3,632 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 | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Community College Birley Lane , S12 3BP | - not rated | 856 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Lodge School Beighton Road , Hackenthorpe S12 4LQ | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,008 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Academy Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Tertiary College Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX | - not rated | 4,028 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,066 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 | 413 yd | |
| Katie's Kafe | 41-43 Spa View Road | 621 yd | |
| The Sherwood | The Sherwood, Birley Moor Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course | Birley Wood Golf Course, Birley Lane | 414 yd | |
| Golden Plover | Spa View Road | 621 yd | |
| Phoenix Inn | 2 High Lane, Ridgeway | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Loon Fung | 3 Birley Moor Crescent | 404 yd | |
| Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 79c Birley Moor Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M+S Convenience Shop | 41-43 Spa View Road | 621 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Wood Golf Course BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY LANE | golf | 378 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy SPRING WATER AVENUE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Birley Spa Primary School JERMYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Birley Academy BIRLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.