Medlock Drive, Sheffield, S13 9BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S13 9BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	49.6%	50%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.4%	50%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 S13 9BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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	17.1%	22%	4.9%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	66.2%	59.7%	-6.5%	44.2%	15.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	3.4%	6.8%	3.4%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	11.5%	9.3%	-2.2%	6.1%	3.2%

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	32.5%	41.5%	9.0%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	41.8%	32.2%	-9.6%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	17.5%	21.1%	3.6%	12.7%	8.4%
Bad health	7.5%	4.4%	-3.1%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	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.

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 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	21.6%	-13.0%	18.2%	3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	8.1%	-9.0%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	18.2%	6.2%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	8.9%	5.5%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	18.6%	8.3%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	15%	20.3%	5.3%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	7.7%	4.2%	-3.5%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94.4%	93%	-1.4%	81.4%	11.6%
Arab	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	0.6%	1.3%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	97.8%	97.4%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	97.4%	0.0%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Medlock Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medlock Drive was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Medlock Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 129th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

🔎 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. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S13 9BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Medlock Drive are based on 58 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 Medlock Drive, Sheffield, S13 9BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for S13 9BB

Average Price
£239,527

Semi-Detached
£238,007

Terraced
£185,144

Detached
£327,112

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,319

Estimated Average Property Prices for Medlock Drive

Average Price
£244,412

Semi-Detached
£242,632

Terraced
£184,787

Detached
£323,101

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,346

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Medlock DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
50 Medlock Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-01-24	£184,465
53 Medlock Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2024-07-19	£243,294
60 Medlock Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-07-05	£241,197
42 Medlock Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-04-26	£326,844
64 Medlock Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2024-02-29	£244,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S13 9BB

Employment

S13 9BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S13 9BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Education	12
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Other	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH	2out of 4	4,690 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Primary School St Joseph's Road , Handsworth S13 9AT	3out of 4	278 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ballifield Primary School Handsworth Grange Road , S13 9HH	3out of 4	628 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Athelstan Primary School Richmond Park Way , S13 8HH	3out of 4	1,242 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waverley Junior Academy Waverley Walk , S60 8DD	- not rated	1,640 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stradbroke Primary School Richmond Road , S13 8LT	3out of 4	1,816 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ	4out of 4	915 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	3out of 4	1,910 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN	3out of 4	2,555 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ	3out of 4	3,603 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF	3out of 4	4,075 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY	3out of 4	4,287 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP	- not rated	3,127 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL	3out of 4	3,144 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL	- not rated	3,931 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ	- not rated	4,169 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ	2out of 4	4,293 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Old Crown	Old Crown Inn, 406 Handsworth Road	255 yd
The Old Rectory/ Scott James Catering@The Old Rectory	The Old Rectory, 402b Handsworth Road	345 yd
Ikraworks Ltd	370 Handsworth Road	475 yd
Spice Rack	386 Handsworth Road	475 yd
Handsworth Grill	36 Ballifield Drive	529 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Handsworth Social Club Ltd	13 Hall Road	417 yd
Everest Inn	44 Ballifield Drive	515 yd
Handsworth Inn	343 Handsworth Road	524 yd
Sword Dancer	The Turner Business Park, Richmond Park Road	1,002 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizzas	439 Handsworth Road	225 yd
Jewel City Chinese Takeaway Limited	1 Retford Road	261 yd
Rosito's Pizzeria	5 Retford Road	261 yd
Bella Pizza and The Indian Connoisseur	366-368 Handsworth Road	475 yd
Handsworth Fish Bar	309 Handsworth Road	524 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Premier	4-6 Bramley Park Road	761 yd
One Stop Stores Limited	155-159 Retford Road	764 yd
Aldi	232 Handsworth Road	827 yd
Food Works Sheffield Ltd	Unit 12, Portland Business Park, 130 Richmond Park Road	1,016 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Old Rectory 402B 402B HANDSWORTH ROAD		398 yd
Handsworth Recreation Ground ST. JOSEPHS ROAD	grass pitches	403 yd
Handsworth Grange Community Sports Centre HANDSWORTH GRANGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	807 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	56.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of S13 9BB