Retford Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S13 9WE is located in the Woodhouse 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 Retford Road, Sheffield, S13 9WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S13 9WL, S13 9WA, S13 9WB, S13 9WN, S13 9XU, S13 9XY, S13 9XT, S13 9XW, S13 9XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S13 9WE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.7% | 38.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 48.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 46.2% | 44.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 19.7% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 16.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 21.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 17.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 100% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 99.2% | 99.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Retford Road was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the Woodhouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Retford Road has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Woodhouse and the 16th lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 Retford Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-10-31 | £107,750 |
| 522 Retford Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2025-08-01 | £148,333 |
| 508 Retford Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-07-16 | £136,584 |
| 490 Retford Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-26 | £144,172 |
| 500 Retford Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-09-02 | £158,576 |
S13 9WE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Community Primary School Station Road , Woodhouse S13 7RB | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirebrook Primary School Spa Lane , Woodhouse S13 7PG | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballifield Primary School Handsworth Grange Road , S13 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fence Junior and Infant School 237 Sheffield Road , Woodhouse Mill S13 9ZD | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Primary School St Joseph's Road , Handsworth S13 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 4,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Comprehensive School Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Christian School 231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Academy Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwichery | Former 480, Retford Road | 74 yd | |
| Brunswick Gardens Village | Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Playmania Sheffield | 51a Orgreave Drive | 675 yd | |
| Scotts Coffee Bar | 5 Orgreave Drive | 790 yd | |
| Sheffield Dragons (Martial Arts Club) | 8 Orgreave Drive | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Royal | 680 Retford Road | 684 yd | |
| George Inn | 11 Market Street | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Fish & Chips | 19 Market Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Woodhouse Deli | 15 Beighton Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Woodhouse Fish Bar | 1 Beighton Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Akash Take-away | 11 Beighton Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Golden Star | 7 Beighton Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Convenience | The Junction, 125 Station Road | 434 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 30 Tilford Road | 884 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 155-159 Retford Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Mill ORGREAVE RISE | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| East Park JUNCTION ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Flockton Park FIRE STATION FIRE STATION BEAVER HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Woodhouse Community Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports Centre HANDSWORTH GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.