Silkstone Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 4RJ 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 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, S12 4RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 4RG, S12 4RB, S12 4RW, S12 4RL, S12 4RH, S12 4RA, S12 4RR, S12 4RF, S12 4WG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 4RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.5% | 49% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 38.3% | 37.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 42.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 20.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4RJ this area, 30.2% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 30.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 98.9% | 97.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silkstone Road was 640.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 526.7% higher than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Silkstone Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 28th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 201.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-09-04 | £118,171 |
| 26 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-10-30 | £159,236 |
| 40 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-01 | £144,471 |
| 34 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-08-13 | £188,110 |
| 26 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2020-11-03 | £143,611 |
S12 4RJ 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse West Primary School Coisley Hill , S13 7BP | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,443 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood | The Sherwood, Birley Moor Road | 216 yd | |
| The Birley Hotel | 66 Birley Moor Road | 245 yd | |
| Scowerdons Youth Club | Community Centre, Wickfield Grove | 348 yd | |
| Sweetpea Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 412 yd | |
| Katie's Kafe | 41-43 Spa View Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack in a Box | 115-117 Silkstone Road | 377 yd | |
| The Noah's Ark | 197 Mansfield Road | 1,059 yd | |
| Golden Plover | Spa View Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 79c Birley Moor Road | 216 yd | |
| Birley Charcoal Grill | 36b Birley Moor Road | 293 yd | |
| The Admiral | 36a Birley Moor Road | 297 yd | |
| Maranto's Pizza & Grill House | 36c Birley Moor Road | 297 yd | |
| Benitos | 48 Birley Moor Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 216 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 269 yd | |
| M+S Convenience Shop | 41-43 Spa View Road | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frecheville Community Sports And Social Club ALPORT AVENUE | grass pitches | 130 yd |
| R J Fitness (Closed) Alport Road | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Birley Spa Primary School JERMYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Birley Squash Club (Closed) 2b 2b Birley Moor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 790 yd |
| Frecheville Playing Fields QUARRY VALE GROVE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 931 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 | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.