Silkstone Road, Sheffield, S12 4RJ

People

Gender

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%

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	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%

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	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Silkstone Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silkstone Road was 583.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 440.6% 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 36th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 124.7%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S12 4RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Silkstone Road are based on 78 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 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, S12 4RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S12 4RJ

Average Price
£162,489

Semi-Detached
£162,489

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Silkstone Road

Average Price
£169,033

Semi-Detached
£185,554

Terraced
£129,525

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Silkstone Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-08-29	£197,085
34 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-05-29	£178,974
18 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£116,000	2024-09-04	£121,398
26 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£154,000	2023-10-30	£162,778
40 Silkstone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-09-01	£147,685

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S12 4RJ

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB	- not rated	1,027 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET	- not rated	4,870 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE	2out of 4	815 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birley Spa Community Primary School Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE	- not rated	815 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birley First School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB	- not rated	1,027 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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
Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB	- not rated	1,027 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB	- not rated	1,027 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT	- not rated	1,681 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS	- not rated	1,838 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA	- not rated	2,435 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH	- not rated	2,509 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	- not rated	1,158 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	- not rated	1,158 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP	- not rated	1,191 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birley Community College Birley Lane , S12 3BP	- not rated	1,191 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carter Lodge School Beighton Road , Hackenthorpe S12 4LQ	- not rated	2,114 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	5,261 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stradbroke Tertiary College Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD	- not rated	2,058 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX	- not rated	2,862 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Handsworth Christian School 231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ	- not rated	3,038 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ	- not rated	3,555 yd	Community special school	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
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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	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

Sport

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

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	29.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of S12 4RJ