Poplar Close is in Oughtibridge, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 0HQ is located in the Stocksbridge and Upper Don electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Close, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, S35 0HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 0HR, S35 0AB, S35 0HG, S35 0FU, S35 0GN, S35 0FW, S35 0HX, S35 0JN, S35 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S35 0HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 28% | 40.4% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 29.8% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 28.6% | 46.5% | 17.9% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 15.5% | -12.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 5.2% | -6.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 47.8% | 28% | -19.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 14.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 23.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 99.5% | 95.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 94.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Close was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Stannington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Poplar Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Stannington and the 254th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Poplar Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-10-27 | £132,339 |
| 13 Poplar Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-12-10 | £97,125 |
| 5 Poplar Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2008-09-26 | £137,976 |
S35 0HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oughtibridge Primary School Naylor Road , Oughtibridge S35 0HG | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharncliffe Side Primary School Brightholmlee Lane , S35 0DD | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grenoside Community Primary School Norfolk Hill , Grenoside S35 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School Marlcliffe Road , S6 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxley Primary School Rodney Hill , Loxley S6 6SG | 4out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 4,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 5,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luca | 7-9 Langsett Road South | 390 yd | |
| Joni | 1 Langsett Road South | 515 yd | |
| Oughtibridge & District Lunch Club | 21 On Church Hall Langsett Road South | 515 yd | |
| The Purple Lobster Ltd | 145 Langsett Road South | 745 yd | |
| The Pheasant | 59 Station Lane | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 6 Church Street | 358 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | 5 Bridge Hill | 427 yd | |
| The White Hart | 18 Langsett Road North | 480 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 93 Langsett Road South | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonese Kitchen Chinese Takeaway | 3 Langsett Road South | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 149 Langsett Road South | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oughtibridge Primary School NAYLOR ROAD | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| Oughtibridge War Memorial Sports Club WATERSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Georgia-Pacific Sports & Social Club Langsett Road North | grass pitches | 931 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.