Owlthorpe Close is in Mosborough, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S20 5JT is located in the Mosborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield South East. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Owlthorpe Close, Mosborough, Sheffield, S20 5JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S20 5PL, S20 5PN, S20 5PJ, S20 5JS, S20 5BA, S20 5JU, S20 5PR, S20 5JX, S20 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S20 5JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.2% | 49.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 29.7% | 33.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 53% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 61.6% | 55.1% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 18.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 32.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96% | 97.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.2% | 94.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owlthorpe Close was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Beighton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Owlthorpe Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton and the 317th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Owlthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-09-24 | £477,389 |
| 5 Owlthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £9,900 | 2021-06-25 | £11,484 |
| 8 Owlthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-03-19 | £546,047 |
| 2 Owlthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-09-21 | £492,503 |
| 1 Owlthorpe Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-04-20 | £463,595 |
S20 5JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosborough Primary School New School Road , Mosborough S20 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Main Road , Ridgeway S12 3XR | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Spring Water Avenue , Hackenthorpe S12 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Beighton Road , Hackenthorpe S12 4LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School Thorpe Drive , Waterthorpe S20 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Eckington Road , Sothall S20 1HQ | 1out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eckington School Dronfield Road , Eckington S21 4GN | 2out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landmarks Littlemoor House , Littlemoor S21 4EF | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Arms | Quarry Hill | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Oak Inn | 1 Mosborough Moor | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy | 80 High Street | 929 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% |
| Median download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.