Lestermoor Avenue is in Kiveton Park, Sheffield and in Rotherham district. S26 5NX is located in the Wales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rother Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lestermoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S26 5QU, S26 5RE, S26 5LH, S26 6RB, S26 5RT, S26 5RB, S26 5LY, S26 5NY, S26 5RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S26 5NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 31.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.2% | 37.3% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 25.1% | 19.1% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 S26 5NX this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 29.6% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 17.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.3% | 97.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lestermoor Avenue was 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Aston & Todwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lestermoor Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Aston & Todwick and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lestermoor Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2022-10-28 | £173,378 |
| 3 Lestermoor Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2020-06-26 | £233,594 |
| 4 Lestermoor Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-06-05 | £175,704 |
| 3 Lestermoor Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-01-23 | £236,907 |
| 3 Lestermoor Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2010-03-26 | £225,200 |
S26 5NX 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Primary School School Road , Wales S26 5QG | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School Storth Lane , Kiveton Park S26 5QT | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kiveton Park Infant School Station Road , Kiveton Park S26 6QP | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Todwick Primary School Kiveton Lane , Todwick S26 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Killamarsh Junior School 38 Sheffield Road , Killamarsh S21 2EA | 2out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales High School Storth Lane , Kiveton Park S26 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Eckington Road , Sothall S20 1HQ | 1out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Academy Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF | 3out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlborough Hall School Barlborough Park , Barlborough S43 4TJ | - not rated | 5,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becton School Sevenairs Road , Beighton S20 1NZ | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's College Spinkhill , S21 3YL | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPFC Cafe | Wales High School, Storth Lane | 469 yd | |
| Akash | 95 Wales Road | 533 yd | |
| La Porchetta Pizzeria.com | Porchetta Pizzeria, 123 Wales Road | 533 yd | |
| Resti | 67 Wales Road | 538 yd | |
| The Fuller Monty | 60 Wales Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Jubilee Social Club | Jubilee Club, School Road | 509 yd | |
| Duke Of Leeds | 16 Church Street | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Four | Admiral Four, 146A Wales Road | 294 yd | |
| Pejis 1 | 69 Wales Road | 533 yd | |
| Lucky House | 125 Wales Road | 533 yd | |
| Golden Pizza | 53 Wales Road | 533 yd | |
| Kiveton Charcoal Grill | 2A Wales Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 133 Wales Road | 150 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Chapel Way | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kiveton And Wales Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL WALESMOOR AVENUE | 207 yd | |
| Wales Recreation Ground NORWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 366 yd |
| Wales High School STORTH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Kiveton Community Sports Park OLD COLLIERY OFFICES OLD COLLIERY OFFICES COLLIERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Kiveton Park Health & Fitness STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| Kiveton Park Miners Welfare KIVETON PARK COLLIERY SITE KIVETON PARK COLLIERY SITE COLLIERY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.