Bankwood Close is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S14 1LW is located in the Gleadless Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bankwood Close, Sheffield, S14 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S14 1LT, S14 1LB, S14 1LU, S14 1LP, S14 1LA, S14 1LQ, S14 1PL, S14 1PH, S14 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S14 1LW is primarily male, with 61.4% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 38.6% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -12.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 61.4% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 12.4% |
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 | 48.5% | 39.8% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 24.3% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 16% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 9.4% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.1% | 30.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.2% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 19.5% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around S14 1LW this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 33.7% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 25.4% | 17.4% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.7% | 79.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 84.5% | 84.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 84.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 0.5% | -8.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 42.7% | 13.5% | 29.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankwood Close was 426.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% higher than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankwood Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in City and the 71st highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bankwood Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-04-05 | £138,551 |
| 18 Bankwood Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-12-10 | £105,285 |
S14 1LW 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankwood Community Primary School Bankwood Close , S14 1LW | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfield Primary School Argyle Close , S8 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Primary School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk Community Primary School Guildford Avenue , S2 2PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 2,858 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heeley and Meersbrook Allotment Society | Meersbrook Allotment Gardens, Meersbrook Road | 812 yd | |
| Sheffield Church of the Nazarene Lunch Club | Church of the Nazarene, Northcote Road | 1,046 yd | |
| Zippys | 155 Blackstock Road | 1,086 yd | |
| Sugar Rush | 191 Blackstock Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstock Pub | 619 Gleadless Road | 290 yd | |
| John O'Gaunt | John O'Gaunt Hotel, 151 Blackstock Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Fish Bar | 547 Gleadless Road | 336 yd | |
| Hammonds | 519 Gleadless Road | 336 yd | |
| Mehr's Masala & Pizza City & Kamz N Samz | 454 East Bank Road | 665 yd | |
| Lotus House | 458 East Bank Road | 665 yd | |
| Maxi's Chicken | 300 Leighton Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 505 Gleadless Road | 336 yd | |
| Nisa | 503-505 Gleadless Road | 351 yd | |
| AVS Superstore | 379 Leighton Road | 528 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 282-292 Gleadless Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Newfield School LEES HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Newfield School (Closed) Lees Hall Road | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.