Limelands Road is in Dinnington, Sheffield and in Rotherham district. S25 2XU is located in the Dinnington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rother Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Limelands Road, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S25 2XG, S25 2XP, S25 2XZ, S25 2LY, S25 2XS, S25 2XY, S25 2XW, S25 2LT, S25 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S25 2XU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 S25 2XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 27.7% | 24.7% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 61.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 57.4% | 49.5% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around S25 2XU this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 16.7% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 37.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.7% | 96.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limelands Road was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Dinnington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Limelands Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dinnington and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Limelands Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-08-22 | £279,074 |
| 74 Limelands Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-17 | £304,444 |
| 6A Limelands Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-11-30 | £262,014 |
| 2A Limelands Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-19 | £239,003 |
| 26 Limelands Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-04-22 | £350,160 |
S25 2XU 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anston Greenlands Primary School Edinburgh Drive , North Anston S25 4HD | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Lidgett Lane , Dinnington S25 2QD | 1out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anston Park Infant School Park Avenue , Dinnington S25 2QZ | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anston Park Junior School Park Avenue , North Anston S25 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinnington Community Primary School School Street , Dinnington S25 2RE | 1out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington High School Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wales High School Storth Lane , Kiveton Park S26 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | 3out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Elephant Thai Restaurant | 12 Laughton Road | 343 yd | |
| Venus Restaurant | 1-3 Laughton Road | 416 yd | |
| Moon Ice Ltd | 38 Laughton Road | 427 yd | |
| Funkimonkeys Celebration Cakes | 60a Laughton Road | 478 yd | |
| Paulos | 82-84 Laughton Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Village Club | 15 Church Lane | 180 yd | |
| Dinnington Snooker Club | 32 Laughton Road | 478 yd | |
| That Bar | 5 Barleycroft Lane | 503 yd | |
| Little Mester | Nursery Road | 658 yd | |
| Silverdale Social Club | 27 Lordens Hill | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Burger | 22-24 Laughton Road | 379 yd | |
| Firstop Pizza | 74 Laughton Road | 478 yd | |
| Pizza Club | 45 Laughton Road | 508 yd | |
| Fortune House | 101 Laughton Road | 508 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 91b Laughton Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Littlefield Road | 268 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 6 Heritage Court | 478 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 53 Laughton Road | 508 yd | |
| Tesco | Undergate Road | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anston Greenlands Primary School Edinburgh Drive | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Phoenix Park Laughton Road | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Anston Park Junior School PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 813 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 | 57.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.