Handsworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S13 9BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	51.7%	-2.6%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	45.7%	48.3%	2.6%	49.0%	-0.7%

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	32.5%	39.6%	7.1%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	43.5%	46.9%	3.4%	44.2%	2.7%
Separated	3.8%	2.2%	-1.6%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	11%	6.9%	-4.1%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	9.3%	4.4%	-4.9%	6.1%	-1.7%

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	40.8%	44.4%	3.6%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	32.8%	33.7%	0.9%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	18.4%	13.1%	-5.3%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	5.8%	6.5%	0.7%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	1.2%	1.1%

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 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.2%	25.5%	-16.7%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	15.3%	3.1%	9.6%	5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	16.4%	3.7%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	4.7%	0.1%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	16%	4.6%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	13.5%	18.2%	4.7%	33.8%	-15.6%
Other	3.4%	4%	0.6%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	5.2%	7.9%	2.7%	2.7%	5.2%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	0.8%	1.0%
White	83.1%	78%	-5.1%	81.4%	-3.4%
Roma	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Arab	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	89.2%	-4.4%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	0.6%	5%	4.4%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	2.9%	0.1%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	89%	-4.6%	83.2%	5.8%
10+ Years	0%	8.4%	8.4%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0.8%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.4%	76.7%	-2.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	21.1%	13.5%	7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	35.7%	46.2%	-10.5%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	12.6%	6.5%	6.1%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Handsworth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handsworth Road was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Handsworth Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 628th lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S13 9BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Handsworth Road are based on 293 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 Handsworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S13 9BZ

Average Price
£211,549

Semi-Detached
£258,203

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£164,894

Estimated Average Property Prices for Handsworth Road

Average Price
£224,843

Semi-Detached
£229,012

Terraced
£157,674

Detached
£394,857

Flats/Maisonettes
£127,053

Other
£459,525

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Handsworth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
428 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-05-20	£263,183
Cross Keys Handsworth Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£130,000	2019-02-27	£161,323
428 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2008-07-17	£215,187
428 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£55,000	1996-12-19	£309,229

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S13 9BZ

Employment

S13 9BZ 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	89
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Student (economically inactive)	19
Other	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Education	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
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	3,872 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET	- not rated	4,592 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH	3out of 4	4,740 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	165 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Road , Handsworth S13 9AT	- not rated	165 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Handsworth First School Fitzalan Road , S13 9AW	- not rated	418 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ballifield Primary School Handsworth Grange Road , S13 9HH	3out of 4	460 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Athelstan First School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH	- not rated	1,158 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH	- not rated	1,158 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT	- not rated	1,691 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ	- not rated	2,659 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA	- not rated	3,372 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB	- not rated	3,872 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	- not rated	846 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ	- not rated	846 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	- not rated	1,689 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	- not rated	1,689 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN	3out of 4	2,530 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD	- not rated	4,430 yd	Community school	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	4,395 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Handsworth Christian School 231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ	- not rated	710 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stradbroke Tertiary College Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD	- not rated	1,741 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL	3out of 4	3,060 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX	- not rated	3,105 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW	- not rated	3,139 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	12 yd
The Old Rectory/ Scott James Catering@The Old Rectory	The Old Rectory, 402b Handsworth Road	105 yd
Ikraworks Ltd	370 Handsworth Road	247 yd
Spice Rack	386 Handsworth Road	247 yd
Handsworth Grill	36 Ballifield Drive	569 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Handsworth Social Club Ltd	13 Hall Road	247 yd
Handsworth Inn	343 Handsworth Road	351 yd
Everest Inn	44 Ballifield Drive	564 yd
Sword Dancer	The Turner Business Park, Richmond Park Road	918 yd
Anglers Rest	93 Richmond Park Road	1,042 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizzas	439 Handsworth Road	48 yd
Bella Pizza and The Indian Connoisseur	366-368 Handsworth Road	247 yd
Handsworth Fish Bar	309 Handsworth Road	351 yd
Rosito's Pizzeria	5 Retford Road	417 yd
Jewel City Chinese Takeaway Limited	1 Retford Road	417 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Premier	4-6 Bramley Park Road	538 yd
Aldi	232 Handsworth Road	745 yd
One Stop Stores Limited	155-159 Retford Road	867 yd
Food Works Sheffield Ltd	Unit 12, Portland Business Park, 130 Richmond Park Road	912 yd
Asda	Asda Hypermarket, Handsworth Road	1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Old Rectory 402B 402B HANDSWORTH ROAD		159 yd
Handsworth Recreation Ground ST. JOSEPHS ROAD	grass pitches	410 yd
Handsworth Grange Community Sports Centre HANDSWORTH GRANGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	844 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	80.0%

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%

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