Woodland Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 3HW 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 Woodland Drive, Sheffield, S12 3HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 3HR, S12 3HJ, S12 3HH, S12 3HX, S12 3HQ, S12 3HE, S12 3HA, S12 3HY, S12 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S12 3HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.6% | 31.7% | 13.1% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 49.4% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 10.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 41.6% | 48.4% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 19.2% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 11.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 27.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Drive was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodland Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birley and the 269th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Woodland Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-16 | £250,000 |
| 24 Woodland Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-06-07 | £285,696 |
| 16 Woodland Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-11-07 | £234,297 |
| 17 Woodland Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2020-07-31 | £292,335 |
| 5 Woodland Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-06-15 | £263,351 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S12 3HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | 2out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park Community School Norton Avenue , S14 1SL | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tastee | 7 Selig Parade, White Lane | 521 yd | |
| Bay of Bengal | 1A White Lane | 627 yd | |
| Ng's Coffee House | 197 White Lane | 688 yd | |
| Pasha Restaurant | 960 Gleadless Road | 703 yd | |
| Allied Snooker Centre | 960 Gleadless Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 972 Gleadless Road | 704 yd | |
| The Centre Spot | 56 Jaunty Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Takeaway | 5 Selig Parade, White Lane | 521 yd | |
| Pizza Kasra | 956 Gleadless Road | 703 yd | |
| Townend Fish Bar | 958 Gleadless Road | 703 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 3 Jaunty Way | 920 yd | |
| Chilli Banana | 861 Gleadless Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 108 White Lane | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 960 Gleadless Road | 703 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 27 Jaunty Way | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charnock Hall Primary School CARTER HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Carterhall Recreation Ground ARNOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Light Wood Playing Fields BOWMAN DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Valley Park Community School NORTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.