Carr Forge View is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 4FR is located in the Beighton 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 Carr Forge View, Sheffield, S12 4FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 4FF, S12 4FW, S12 4FP, S12 4FX, S12 4FN, S12 4FS, S12 4FJ, S12 4FU, S12 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 4FR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48% | 50.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 4FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 33.2% | 43% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 39.5% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 36.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 19.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around S12 4FR this area, 29.8% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 29.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 14.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.1% | 93.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Forge View was 98.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carr Forge View has the 53rd highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 624th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Carr Forge View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2013-07-19 | £139,384 |
| 9 Carr Forge View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2002-02-01 | £143,092 |
| 7 Carr Forge View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,500 | 1998-12-04 | £182,500 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Spring Water Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Beighton Road , Hackenthorpe S12 4LQ | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse West Primary School Coisley Hill , S13 7BP | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Community Primary School Station Road , Woodhouse S13 7RB | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Eckington Road , Sothall S20 1HQ | 1out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 4,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,951 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landmarks Littlemoor House , Littlemoor S21 4EF | - not rated | 5,011 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 5,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momma Zo's | 154 Birley Spa Lane | 278 yd | |
| Hackenthorpe Lunch Club | Hackenthorpe Community Centre, 12 Four Wells Drive | 379 yd | |
| Tropics Caribbean Cuisine | 122 Birley Spa Lane | 391 yd | |
| Georgie's Kitchen | 108-112 Birley Spa Lane | 418 yd | |
| Snax Shack | Unit 1, Main Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman Inn | Sportsman Inn, Main Street | 499 yd | |
| The Hogshead | 133 Delves Road | 617 yd | |
| Golden Plover | Spa View Road | 996 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 59 Sheffield Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Woodhouse Westend WMC Ltd | Woodhouse West End Working Mens Club, 149 Sheffield Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Chickanoz | 126 Birley Spa Lane | 391 yd | |
| Oakhouse Fisheries | 118 Birley Spa Lane | 391 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 124 Birley Spa Lane | 391 yd | |
| Good Vogue | 110 Birley Spa Lane | 391 yd | |
| Bens Pizza | Former 112, Birley Spa Lane | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M+S Convenience Shop | 41-43 Spa View Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy BEIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy SPRING WATER AVENUE | grass pitches | 829 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.