Essex Road, Sheffield, S2 2RG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S2 2RG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.4%	52.8%	7.4%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	54.6%	47.2%	-7.4%	49.0%	-1.8%

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	43.5%	37.2%	-6.3%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	47.7%	-0.5%	44.2%	3.5%
Separated	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	4.7%	4.7%	0.0%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	3.6%	8.7%	5.1%	6.1%	2.6%

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	48.6%	44.1%	-4.5%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	36.3%	36.4%	0.1%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	10.9%	16.4%	5.5%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	3.5%	3.1%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.1%	18.6%	-5.5%	18.2%	0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	12.8%	1.3%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	11.6%	-0.7%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.6%	16.3%	-2.3%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	27.7%	33.7%	6.0%	33.8%	-0.1%
Other	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	10.9%	7.2%	-3.7%	2.7%	4.5%
Other Asian	0%	4.6%	4.6%	1.6%	3.0%
Black African	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	2.5%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	12.3%	4.1%	-8.2%	1.0%	3.1%
Other Black	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	71.5%	75.9%	4.4%	81.4%	-5.5%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.1% 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	71.1%	82.1%	11.0%	83.2%	-1.1%
European Union	10.2%	4.1%	-6.1%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	3.5%	1.5%	-2.0%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	7%	8.2%	1.2%	5.6%	2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	6%	2.6%	-3.4%	1.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	71.1%	82.1%	11.0%	83.2%	-1.1%
10+ Years	9.5%	9.2%	-0.3%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	6%	3.6%	-2.4%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	3.9%	1.5%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	9.5%	3.6%	-5.9%	1.9%	1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.5%	76.7%	-3.2%
Italy	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Portugal	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Other Europe	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	2%	0.2%	1.8%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	45.6%	46.2%	-0.6%
Muslim	14.9%	6.5%	8.4%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Essex Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road was 177.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Essex Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in City and the 312th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

🔎 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S2 2RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 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 Essex Road are based on 37 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 Essex Road, Sheffield, S2 2RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for S2 2RG

Average Price
£205,024

Semi-Detached
£205,101

Terraced
£203,627

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Essex Road

Average Price
£195,623

Semi-Detached
£195,520

Terraced
£199,311

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Essex Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Essex Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£204,000	2024-01-23	£212,369
34 Essex Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-09-22	£126,622
22 Essex Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-05-05	£295,058
13 Essex Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-05-05	£316,517
32 Essex Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£204,000	2022-11-23	£204,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S2 2RG

Employment

S2 2RG 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 student residents living in S2 2RG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	57
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Accommodation and food service activities	24
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	15
Other	10
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,355 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN	4out of 4	2,847 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School Manor Lane , S2 1UF	2out of 4	282 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School Southend Road , S2 5FT	2out of 4	771 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School Manor Oaks Road , S2 5ED	3out of 4	786 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norfolk Community Primary School Guildford Avenue , S2 2PJ	2out of 4	862 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arbourthorne Community Primary School Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ	3out of 4	1,626 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ	3out of 4	720 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF	3out of 4	1,562 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN	3out of 4	2,127 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF	3out of 4	2,170 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP	3out of 4	3,276 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL	- not rated	926 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE	- not rated	2,902 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY	3out of 4	3,132 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU	2out of 4	619 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ	4out of 4	848 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ	2out of 4	958 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB	- not rated	1,584 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG	- not rated	1,638 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
Jamaica Food	200 City Road	221 yd
Goals Soccer Centre PLC	95 Norfolk Park Road	339 yd
Dukes in the Park	Centre In The Park, Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue	656 yd
Sodexo Ltd	100-108 Norfolk Park Road	717 yd
Manor Outlet At Lodge Discovery Centre	197 Manor Lane	810 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buckleys	1 Beeches Hollow	759 yd
Manor Castle Inn	239 Manor Lane	811 yd
Trades & Labour Club	Sheffield And District Trades, 200 Duke Street	890 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barry Wheatley	Flat Over 32, Manor Lane	207 yd
Vujon Spice	184 City Road	221 yd
Reggae Kitchen	200 City Road	221 yd
New Jumbo	186 City Road	225 yd
Castle Friery	32 Manor Lane	284 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thorougoods	278-280 City Road	221 yd
H R News	225 Duke Street	924 yd
Nisa Local Earl Francis Convenience Store	Earl Francis Convenience Store, 45 Manor Oaks Road	1,002 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Norfolk Park NORFOLK PARK STUDENT RESIDENCE NORFOLK PARK STUDENT RESIDENCE NORFOLK PARK ROAD	grass pitches	445 yd
Centre In The Park GUILDFORD AVENUE		545 yd
All Saints Roman Catholic High School (Grass Pitch) NORFOLK PARK ROAD	grass pitches	601 yd
St Aidans Playing Fields GUILDFORD RISE	grass pitches	702 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Sheffield) NORFOLK PARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch	736 yd
All Saints Catholic High School GRANVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	851 yd
Sheffield College (City College) GRANVILLE ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,046 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	86.2%

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	78.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	118.95 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	118.95 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	25.43 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S2 2RG