Farm Close, Sheffield, S12 3HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S12 3HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.2%	-0.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.7%	48.8%	0.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	31.9%	29.4%	-2.5%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	50.4%	4.8%	44.2%	6.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3%	2%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.1%	7.3%	-1.8%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	10.3%	9.3%	-1.0%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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	43.7%	44.8%	1.1%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	35.8%	37.2%	1.4%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	17.6%	15.5%	-2.1%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.7%	13.8%	-7.9%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	13%	-4.1%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	13.8%	-0.6%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	8.9%	2.1%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	17%	3.7%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	20.5%	30%	9.5%	33.8%	-3.8%
Other	6.1%	3.6%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.1%	0.6%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.4%	95.5%	-2.9%	81.4%	14.1%

Country of Birth

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	96.5%	96.2%	-0.3%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	96.2%	-0.3%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	1.3%	3.1%	1.8%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Farm Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Close was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% lower than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Farm Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Birley and the 666th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S12 3HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farm Close are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sheffield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Farm Close, Sheffield, S12 3HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for S12 3HU

Average Price
£233,003

Semi-Detached
£233,003

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farm Close

Average Price
£242,025

Semi-Detached
£242,025

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farm CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Farm Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-04-18	£262,477
28 Farm Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2018-01-11	£308,229
20 Farm Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,500	2017-03-09	£220,142
10 Farm Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2016-04-08	£226,269
4 Farm Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£126,000	2014-02-28	£227,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S12 3HU

Employment

S12 3HU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

S12 3HU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	71
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Construction	19
Education	18
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB	- not rated	1,427 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET	- not rated	4,799 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH	- not rated	5,117 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charnock Hall First School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS	- not rated	305 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS	3out of 4	305 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charnock Hall Primary School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS	- not rated	305 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park Community School Norton Avenue , S14 1SL	- not rated	965 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary School Norton Avenue , S14 1SL	3out of 4	965 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS	- not rated	305 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB	- not rated	1,427 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA	- not rated	2,399 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT	- not rated	3,066 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF	- not rated	3,796 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP	- not rated	1,450 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birley Community College Birley Lane , S12 3BP	- not rated	1,450 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF	- not rated	2,003 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Myrtle Springs School East Bank Road , S2 2AL	- not rated	2,212 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gleadless Valley School Matthews Lane , S8 8JS	- not rated	2,626 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL	- not rated	4,687 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakes Park School Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN	- not rated	2,380 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX	- not rated	2,640 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP	3out of 4	2,872 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR	3out of 4	3,108 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX	- not rated	3,124 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ng's Coffee House	197 White Lane	432 yd
Pasha Restaurant	960 Gleadless Road	448 yd
Allied Snooker Centre	960 Gleadless Road	448 yd
Rubeez	Former 11 To 15, Gleadless Mount	574 yd
Tastee	7 Selig Parade, White Lane	640 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Lion	972 Gleadless Road	448 yd
The Centre Spot	56 Jaunty Lane	896 yd
Carlton Social Club	896 Gleadless Road	908 yd
New Inn	282 Hollinsend Road	1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Kasra	956 Gleadless Road	448 yd
Townend Fish Bar	958 Gleadless Road	448 yd
Rainbow Takeaway	5 Selig Parade, White Lane	640 yd
Chilli Banana	861 Gleadless Road	697 yd
Wok Inn	3 Jaunty Way	802 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cooperative	108 White Lane	257 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd	960 Gleadless Road	448 yd
Nisa Local	27 Jaunty Way	812 yd
M & B Mistry	149-151 Morland Road	1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Charnock Hall Primary School CARTER HALL ROAD	grass pitches	298 yd
Carterhall Recreation Ground ARNOLD AVENUE	grass pitches	551 yd
Light Wood Playing Fields BOWMAN DRIVE	cycling, grass pitches	663 yd
Valley Park Community School NORTON AVENUE	grass pitches	823 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of S12 3HU