Dovecott Lea, Sothall, Sheffield, S20 2UA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S20 2UA 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	46.9%	49.2%	2.3%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	53.1%	50.8%	-2.3%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of S20 2UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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	27.9%	33.1%	5.2%	37.9%	-4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.9%	56.3%	-5.6%	44.2%	12.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	5.7%	4.1%	-1.6%	9.1%	-5.0%
Widowed	3%	4.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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	52.1%	56.4%	4.3%	48.4%	8.0%
Good health	34%	29.5%	-4.5%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	9.2%	8.5%	-0.7%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	2.8%	4.9%	2.1%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	18.9%	13.9%	-5.0%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	16%	-2.1%	9.6%	6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	12.7%	-4.7%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.1%	1.9%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	15.2%	0.1%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	23.4%	34.4%	11.0%	33.8%	0.6%
Other	3%	1.6%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	96.9%	98.7%	1.8%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	97.5%	95.7%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0.9%	3.3%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	96.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Dovecott Lea Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovecott Lea was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Dovecott Lea has the 13th lowest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 214th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in S20 2UA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Dovecott Lea are based on 45 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 Dovecott Lea, Sothall, Sheffield, S20 2UA

Estimated Average Property Prices for S20 2UA

Average Price
£242,343

Semi-Detached
£238,261

Terraced
£364,072

Detached
£302,140

Flats/Maisonettes
£130,875

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dovecott Lea

Average Price
£239,546

Semi-Detached
£242,511

Terraced
£301,100

Detached
£295,970

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,873

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dovecott LeaStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Dovecott Lea, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-06-24	£235,156
5 Dovecott Lea, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2021-09-22	£286,533
20 Dovecott Lea, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-09-03	£219,620
10 Dovecott Lea, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,500	2021-06-29	£218,440
17 Dovecott Lea, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2020-11-20	£244,352

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S20 2UA

Employment

S20 2UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	28
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Construction	17
Education	15
Other	11
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH	2out of 4	3,835 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beighton Nursery Infant School School Road , S20 1EG	4out of 4	194 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook House Junior School Road , Beighton S20 1EG	- not rated	210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Reignhead Primary School Platts Drive , Beighton S20 1FD	2out of 4	566 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Waterthorpe Infant School Thorpe Drive , Waterthorpe S20 7JU	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School Thorpe Drive , Waterthorpe S20 7JU	3out of 4	1,605 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield School Eckington Road , Sothall S20 1HQ	1out of 4	971 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Aston Academy Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF	3out of 4	3,141 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ	4out of 4	4,209 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wales High School Storth Lane , Kiveton Park S26 5QQ	3out of 4	4,318 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	3out of 4	4,642 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ	- not rated	1,256 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landmarks Littlemoor House , Littlemoor S21 4EF	- not rated	4,061 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount St Mary's College Spinkhill , S21 3YL	- not rated	5,011 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dolly's Pantry	57 High Street	451 yd
The Belfry	The Belfry, Eckington Road	585 yd
The Snap Tinn	18 West Street	622 yd
The Meeting Place	75-77 High Street	749 yd
Starbucks	Unit 1, Chesterfield Road	792 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cumberland	35 High Street	460 yd
Club Baize	14-16 West Street	589 yd
Beighton Welfare (Recreation Ground)	52A High Street	877 yd
Gypsy Queen	Drake House Lane	972 yd
Beighton Top Club	Beighton Social Club, Manvers Road	991 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Q C Pizza and Grill	18a West Street	589 yd
The Crystal	22 West Street	622 yd
Admiral	81 High Street	749 yd
Pontillos	83 High Street	749 yd
Pizza Max	162 Manvers Road	991 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd	44 High Street		546 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brook House Junior School School Road	grass pitches	243 yd
Beighton Sports Ground HIGH STREET	grass pitches	615 yd
Reignhead Farm VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	807 yd
Rother Valley Country Park (Closed) Mansfield Road	grass pitches	903 yd
Rother Valley Golf Centre MANSFIELD ROAD	golf	964 yd
Westfield Sports Centre ECKINGTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,021 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	100.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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