Richards Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S2 3DW 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 Richards Road, Sheffield, S2 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S2 3DX, S2 3EG, S2 3BX, S2 3EH, S2 3BW, S2 3EL, S2 3ED, S2 3AE, S2 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S2 3DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 46.9% | 53% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 47% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S2 3DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.4% | 53% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 24.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.5% | 44.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 27.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 9.8% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 29.7% | 16.8% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 37.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 69.9% | 70.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 80.1% | 83.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 0.3% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richards Road was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richards Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in City and the 254th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Richards Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2025-11-10 | £243,195 |
| 183 Richards Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-14 | £216,866 |
| 147 Richards Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-04-21 | £174,416 |
| 157 Richards Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-12-09 | £196,142 |
| 185 Richards Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,630 | 2021-11-11 | £245,472 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anns Grove Primary School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Primary School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | - not rated | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Nursery and Infant School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Junior School Anns Road , Heeeley S2 3DJ | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield Community Primary School London Road , S2 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge Middle School City Road , S2 5HJ | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | - not rated | 1,734 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,571 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheaf Unit The Stables , Sharrow Lane S11 8AE | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Hill Secondary School 41 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkhill School 41 Eastbank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| East Hill Primary School East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysalis Therapeutic Educational Centre 48 Wostenholm Road , Nether Edge S7 1LL | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent 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 City Farm | Heeley City Farm, Richards Road | 291 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | 102 Prospect Road | 381 yd | |
| Sheffield Church of the Nazarene Lunch Club | Church of the Nazarene, Northcote Road | 426 yd | |
| Heeley Bottom Cafe | 100a Guernsey Road | 493 yd | |
| Ponsford | 577-609 London Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 203 Gleadless Road | 200 yd | |
| Olive Grove Sports Club | The Sheffield Works Department Sports And Social Club, Heeley Bank Road | 333 yd | |
| Brothers Arms | 106 Well Road | 362 yd | |
| The Sheaf | 25 Gleadless Road | 400 yd | |
| White Lion | 615 London Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pizza | 226 Gleadless Road | 177 yd | |
| Big Smoke BBQ | 254 Gleadless Road | 223 yd | |
| Taste of China | 252 Gleadless Road | 223 yd | |
| Mr Kebabish | 240 Gleadless Road | 223 yd | |
| Olive Grove Sandwich Bar | 1b Madehurst Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 282-292 Gleadless Road | 433 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 405 Queens Road | 714 yd | |
| Pear Thai Oriental Supermarket | 315-317 London Road | 754 yd | |
| Costcutter | 154-156 Valley Road | 790 yd | |
| Bramall Lane Premier | 3 Anchor Point, 323 Bramall Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anns Grove Primary School ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sheffield) GUERNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Sheffield Works Department Sports And Social Club HEELEY BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| U-Mix Centre U MIX BUILDING U MIX BUILDING ASLINE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Virgin Active (Sheffield Broadfield Park) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 BROADFIELD COURT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Heeley Swimming Pool HEELEY SWIMMING POOL HEELEY SWIMMING POOL BROADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Gym Plus (Closed) Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Bramall Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 216 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.