Birley Moor Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 4WH 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 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 4YE, S12 4XZ, S12 4XY, S12 4QS, S12 4QN, S12 4YF, S12 4YD, S12 4WG, S12 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S12 4WH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S12 4WH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 31.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 51.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 51.7% | 42.4% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 39.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 15.3% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 15.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 19.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 22% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 96% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birley Moor Road was 293.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.5% higher than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Birley Moor Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 137th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-01-19 | £202,405 |
| 94 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-02-18 | £134,286 |
| 126 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-02-05 | £195,325 |
| 86 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-09-11 | £166,844 |
| 86 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-09-11 | £169,937 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy Jermyn Crescent , Hackenthorpe S12 4QE | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Spring Water Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,585 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 | 5,410 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 | 3,141 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,482 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 | 213 yd | |
| The Birley Hotel | 66 Birley Moor Road | 315 yd | |
| Sweetpea Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 497 yd | |
| Scowerdons Youth Club | Community Centre, Wickfield Grove | 574 yd | |
| Fairway Inn | 9 Birley Lane | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack in a Box | 115-117 Silkstone Road | 555 yd | |
| Birley Wood Golf Course | Birley Wood Golf Course, Birley Lane | 791 yd | |
| Golden Plover | Spa View Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 79c Birley Moor Road | 212 yd | |
| Remember When Takeaway Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 497 yd | |
| The Admiral | 36a Birley Moor Road | 509 yd | |
| Maranto's Pizza & Grill House | 36c Birley Moor Road | 509 yd | |
| Benitos | 48 Birley Moor Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 213 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 215 yd | |
| M+S Convenience Shop | 41-43 Spa View Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Frecheville Community Sports And Social Club ALPORT AVENUE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Birley Spa Primary School JERMYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Birley Academy BIRLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Birley Wood Golf Course BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY WOOD GOLF COURSE BIRLEY LANE | golf | 837 yd |
| R J Fitness (Closed) Alport Road | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Frecheville Playing Fields QUARRY VALE GROVE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Birley Squash Club (Closed) 2b 2b Birley Moor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,077 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.