Westcott Mews, Aughton, Sheffield, S26 3YL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S26 3YL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	47.7%	49.1%	1.4%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	52.3%	50.9%	-1.4%	49.0%	1.9%

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 area around S26 3YL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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	32.2%	42.4%	10.2%	37.9%	4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	52.5%	42.9%	-9.6%	44.2%	-1.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.8%	3%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	11.9%	7.4%	-4.5%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	2.5%	3.5%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.6%

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%	46.9%	-2.1%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	32%	35.4%	3.4%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	11.7%	11.5%	-0.2%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	6%	6.3%	0.3%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.5%	16.1%	-3.4%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	13%	-3.9%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	20.9%	-0.3%	13.4%	7.5%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	8.7%	3.2%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	18.3%	3.5%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	19.6%	3.1%	33.8%	-14.2%
Other	5.5%	3.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.3%	99%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	99.7%	98.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	15.1%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	98.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.4%	76.7%	7.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.6%	37.2%	15.4%
Christian	42.2%	46.2%	-4.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Westcott Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westcott Mews was 419.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 636.7% higher than the Aston & Todwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westcott Mews has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Aston & Todwick and the 24th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 344.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S26 3YL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Westcott Mews are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rotherham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westcott Mews, Aughton, Sheffield, S26 3YL

Estimated Average Property Prices for S26 3YL

Average Price
£279,313

Semi-Detached
£279,849

Terraced
£267,260

Detached
£388,274

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,128

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westcott Mews

Average Price
£284,245

Semi-Detached
£300,735

Terraced
£283,911

Detached
£353,626

Flats/Maisonettes
£172,888

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westcott MewsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Westcott Mews, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2025-05-30	£278,808
8 Westcott Mews, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£278,500	2025-05-30	£284,205
4 Westcott Mews, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£243,000	2023-12-18	£270,659
Swallowfields Westcott Mews, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£192,000	2023-05-16	£222,679
7 Westcott Mews, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2022-12-16	£294,155

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S26 3YL

Employment

S26 3YL 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	97
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	22
Education	14
Construction	13
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	452 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aughton Junior Academy Turnshaw Avenue , Aughton S26 3XQ	3out of 4	275 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swallownest Primary School Rotherham Road , Swallownest S26 4UR	2out of 4	761 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwood Junior Academy Aughton Lane , Aston S26 2AL	4out of 4	884 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School Lodge Lane , Aston S26 2BL	3out of 4	1,336 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School 237 Sheffield Road , Woodhouse Mill S13 9ZD	4out of 4	1,348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aston Academy Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF	3out of 4	263 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ	4out of 4	3,762 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield School Eckington Road , Sothall S20 1HQ	1out of 4	4,306 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wales High School Storth Lane , Kiveton Park S26 5QQ	3out of 4	4,722 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS	3out of 4	5,354 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	3,749 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX	3out of 4	4,746 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ	- not rated	5,288 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT	3out of 4	5,290 yd	Community special school	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	Distance
Doorsteps	1-3 Main Street	518 yd
Kylie's Kitchen	46a Aughton Road	545 yd
The Cafe	2 Alpina Way	769 yd
Marantos	23 High Street	775 yd
Ricardo's Cafe & Bistro	3 Townend Centre, Worksop Road	1,070 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Robin Hood	64 Main Street	429 yd
The Black Bull Aughton	29 Main Street	518 yd
Swallownest Miners	Rotherham Road	883 yd
Rosegarth	The Rosegarth, Rosegarth Avenue	980 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oceans Fish Bar	1 West Lane	287 yd
Alexandra Fish and Chips	28 Alexandra Road	440 yd
Magic Pizza	25 High Street	775 yd
Zorbas Swallownest Ltd	38 High Street	793 yd
Wonder Kitchen	21 Worksop Road	828 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food Market	Main Street		919 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aughton Junior Academy TURNSHAW AVENUE	grass pitches	212 yd
Aston-Cum-Aughton Leisure Centre AUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	316 yd
Aston Academy AUGHTON ROAD	grass pitches	334 yd
Leonard Kyte Recreation Ground West Lane	grass pitches	386 yd
Charles T Broughton Pool (Closed) Aughton Road	squash courts, swimming pool	538 yd
Burgoyne Park Aughton Lane	grass pitches	636 yd
Springwood Junior Academy AUGHTON LANE	grass pitches	766 yd
Swallownest Miners Welfare Social Club Ltd ROTHERHAM ROAD	grass pitches	873 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	58.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	58.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	58.8%

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	5.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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