Fern Close, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4HE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S21 4HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	51.8%	1.0%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.2%	48.2%	-1.0%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 S21 4HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% 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	22.9%	17.1%	-5.8%	37.9%	-20.8%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	68.3%	6.3%	44.2%	24.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.3%	4.9%	-1.4%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	7%	9.3%	2.3%	6.1%	3.2%

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	49.2%	48.2%	-1.0%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	34.3%	34.2%	-0.1%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	11.5%	15.1%	3.6%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	4%	2.6%	-1.4%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	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	15.9%	16.7%	0.8%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	10.2%	-4.2%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	11%	-6.0%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	9%	3.8%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	21.2%	5.7%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	27.7%	29.4%	1.7%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	4.4%	2.4%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.2%	100%	2.8%	81.4%	18.6%
Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.1%	97.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.8%	37.2%	-8.4%
Christian	69%	46.2%	22.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Fern Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fern Close was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.0% higher than the Coal Aston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fern Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Coal Aston and the 160th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in S21 4HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (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 Fern Close are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North East Derbyshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fern Close, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for S21 4HE

Average Price
£271,739

Semi-Detached
£263,685

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£272,634

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fern Close

Average Price
£273,747

Semi-Detached
£265,496

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£274,407

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fern CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Fern Close, Sheffield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-03-28	£239,247
16 Fern Close, Sheffield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-07-28	£235,337
10 Fern Close, Sheffield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2020-06-12	£259,296
22 Fern Close, Sheffield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2020-03-10	£185,886
5 Fern Close, Sheffield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2019-10-08	£267,804

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S21 4HE

Employment

S21 4HE 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 retired residents living in S21 4HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB	- not rated	4,578 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Boys	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School Chestnut Avenue , S21 4BE	2out of 4	568 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eckington Junior School School Street , Eckington S21 4FL	3out of 4	1,053 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eckington Junior School School Street , Eckington S21 4FL	- not rated	1,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Lane Primary School School Lane , Marsh Lane S21 5RS	3out of 4	1,339 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School Camms Close , Castle Hill S21 4AU	3out of 4	1,483 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB	- not rated	4,578 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS	- not rated	5,057 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eckington School Dronfield Road , Eckington S21 4GN	- not rated	100 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eckington School Dronfield Road , Eckington S21 4GN	- not rated	100 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eckington School Dronfield Road , S21 4GN	1out of 4	100 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield School Eckington Road , Sothall S20 1HQ	2out of 4	4,354 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP	- not rated	4,409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Landmarks Littlemoor House , Littlemoor S21 4EF	- not rated	1,954 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount St Mary's College College Road , Spinkhill S21 3YL	- not rated	4,268 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ	- not rated	4,881 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher Academy Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ	3out of 4	4,881 yd	Academy special converter	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Eckington School	Canteen, Eckington School		356 yd
The Lighthouse	Oaks Community Church, Berry Avenue		716 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rose & Crown	166 High Street, Eckington		867 yd
Eckington Miners Welfare Social Club Limited	Pipeyard Lane, Eckington		884 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dong Fang Garden	78 Ravencar Road, Eckington	317 yd
UK Pizza	82 Ravencar Road, Eckington	317 yd
Lisa's Sandwich Shop	1B, Fenton Street	378 yd
Jade Garden	1 Fenton Street, Eckington	394 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eckington School DRONFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	99 yd
Eckington Miners Welfare PIPEYARD LANE	grass pitches	922 yd
Pitt Street Recreation Ground FOXSTONE WAY	grass pitches	966 yd
Eckington Junior School SCHOOL STREET	grass pitches	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	58.6%
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%

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	41.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	30.38 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	30.38 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.44 Mbit/s

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