Hillfoot Road is in Totley, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S17 3AX is located in the Dore and Totley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Hallam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillfoot Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S17 3PZ, S17 4AQ, S17 3QZ, S17 3PY, S17 4AL, S17 4AN, S17 3PQ, S17 3QX, S17 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S17 3AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 S17 3AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 17.6% | 25.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.9% | 58.2% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 53.3% | 58.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 29.5% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around S17 3AX this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 57.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 95.2% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 91.4% | 94.9% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 94.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 76.7% | 18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillfoot Road was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Dore and Totley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hillfoot Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Dore and Totley and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Hillfoot Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2022-03-18 | £985,494 |
| The Stables Totley Grove Hillfoot Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2021-07-30 | £732,409 |
| Totley Grove Cottage Totley Grove Hillfoot Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-04 | £480,840 |
| The Stables Totley Grove Hillfoot Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2014-07-15 | £1,009,950 |
| Grove House Hillfoot Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2010-07-01 | £1,170,640 |
S17 3AX 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hillfoot Road , Totley S17 4AP | - not rated | 361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totley Primary School Sunnyvale Road , S17 4FB | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dore Primary School Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradway Primary School Bradway Drive , S17 4PD | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Acres Primary School The Common , Holmesfield S18 7WP | 3out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | 4out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 5,325 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 5,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bents Green School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | 3out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 4,778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Scythes Totley | The Cross Scythes, Baslow Road | 412 yd | |
| The Cricket Inn | Cricket Inn, Penny Lane | 461 yd | |
| Coffee on the Corner | 249 Baslow Road | 595 yd | |
| Rendezvous | 185 Baslow Road | 699 yd | |
| The Dore Bar & Grill Restaurant | 36 Church Lane | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, Hillfoot Road | 7 yd | |
| The Dore Club | Dore Club, Townhead Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim and Tara's Plaice | 21 Townhead Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totley Co-op | 175 Baslow Road | 727 yd | |
| It's All About Eco | 31 Townhead Road | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totley All Saints C Of E Primary School HILLFOOT ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| King Ecgbert School TOTLEY BROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 426 yd |
| Totley Bents Recreation Ground THE COTTAGE THE COTTAGE STRAWBERRY LEE LANE | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Dore Primary School Furniss Avenue | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Dore Primary School Playing Field Furniss Avenue | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Totley Hall Lane Recreation Ground TOTLEY HALL LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Greenoak Recreation Ground LEMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 905 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.