Hopedale Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 4XN 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 Hopedale Road, Sheffield, S12 4XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 4XD, S12 4XE, S12 4XR, S12 4XL, S12 4WS, S12 4XT, S12 4XP, S12 4XW, S12 4XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S12 4XN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 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 4XN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 30.1% | 29% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 55.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 53.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.1% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 11.1% | -11.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 19.8% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 29.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 98% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopedale Road was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopedale Road has the 70th lowest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 757th lowest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hopedale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2025-08-22 | £177,197 |
| 13 Hopedale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-03-08 | £181,483 |
| 11 Hopedale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,250 | 2023-09-28 | £163,772 |
| 19 Hopedale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2020-02-21 | £161,868 |
| 13 Hopedale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2018-05-10 | £159,859 |
S12 4XN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S12 4XN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley First School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 729 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Primary Academy Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 729 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 729 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | - not rated | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Community College Birley Lane , S12 3BP | - not rated | 907 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | - not rated | 2,227 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 | 5,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke Tertiary College Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Christian School 231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetpea Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 155 yd | |
| The Birley Hotel | 66 Birley Moor Road | 330 yd | |
| The Sherwood | The Sherwood, Birley Moor Road | 451 yd | |
| Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme | 1 Welwyn Court, 71 Jaunty Lane | 788 yd | |
| Scowerdons Youth Club | Community Centre, Wickfield Grove | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre Spot | 56 Jaunty Lane | 831 yd | |
| Jack in a Box | 115-117 Silkstone Road | 914 yd | |
| The Noah's Ark | 197 Mansfield Road | 958 yd | |
| Hollin Bush | 108 Hollinsend Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remember When Takeaway Cabin | Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road | 155 yd | |
| The Admiral | 36a Birley Moor Road | 306 yd | |
| Maranto's Pizza & Grill House | 36c Birley Moor Road | 306 yd | |
| Benitos | 48 Birley Moor Road | 306 yd | |
| Golden City | 64 Birley Moor Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road | 386 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 83C Birley Moor Road | 451 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 27 Jaunty Way | 889 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 155 Mansfield Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frecheville Playing Fields QUARRY VALE GROVE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Birley Primary Academy THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Fox Lane Playing Fields HAYFIELD PLACE | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Frecheville Community Sports And Social Club ALPORT AVENUE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Birley Squash Club (Closed) 2b 2b Birley Moor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 678 yd |
| Birley Academy BIRLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| R J Fitness (Closed) Alport Road | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Jaunty Park FRITH CLOSE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Gleadless Primary School HOLLINSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.