Holly Close is in Chapeltown, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 1ZA is located in the West Ecclesfield 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 Holly Close, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 1ZA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 1ZD, S35 1YZ, S35 1WS, S35 1RP, S35 1ZG, S35 1ZH, S35 1RN, S35 1XB, S35 1RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S35 1ZA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 S35 1ZA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.3% | 61% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 15% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 | 36% | 39% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.4% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 21.1% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 25.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 20.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.6% | 97.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 97.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Close was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the East Ecclesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Close has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield and the 492nd lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Holly Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2021-09-21 | £235,507 |
| 16 Holly Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2020-03-16 | £203,059 |
| 1 Holly Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-05-03 | £332,290 |
| 11 Holly Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-08-26 | £202,371 |
| 1 Holly Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2012-11-13 | £287,594 |
S35 1ZA 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 S35 1ZA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Junior School Ash View , Chapeltown S35 1ZD | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Infant School Ash View , Chapeltown S35 1ZD | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Primary School Ash View , Chapeltown S35 1ZD | - not rated | 88 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Primary School Ash View , Chapeltown S35 1ZD | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burncross Primary School Burncross Road , Chapeltown S35 1SH | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Green Comprehensive School Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 5,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 5,259 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paces School for Conductive Education Thorncliffe Hall , Newton Chambers Road S35 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Cushion | 1 Chapel Road | 416 yd | |
| Time for Tea | 235 Burncross Road | 498 yd | |
| Acorn Inn | 516 Burncross Road | 836 yd | |
| Greenhead Wesleyan Reform Church | Greenhead Wesleyan Reform Chur, Greenhead Lane | 934 yd | |
| Subway | Premier, 2 Burncross Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharncliffe Arms | 365 Burncross Road | 399 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 80 Burncross Road | 949 yd | |
| The Bridge | 2a Hollow Gate | 1,001 yd | |
| Thorncliffe Arms | 26 Burncross Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Whitley Hall Hotel | Whitley Hall Hotel, Elliot Lane | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue | 76a Burncross Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 2 Bevan Way | 169 yd | |
| Chapeltown Local Store | 2 Burncross Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Primary School ASH VIEW | grass pitches | 130 yd |
| Chapeltown Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Chapeltown Baths Community Business (Closed) Burncross Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Thorncliffe Cricket And Social Club LOUND SIDE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.