Avon Grove is in Chapeltown, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 2XU 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 Avon Grove, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 2XR, S35 2XS, S35 2QJ, S35 2UG, S35 2EE, S35 2UF, S35 2QP, S35 2XD, S35 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S35 2XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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 | 24.7% | 24.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 63.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 55.1% | 44.9% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 42% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 8.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 14.8% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 32.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avon Grove was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avon Grove has the 34th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 131st lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Avon Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-05-24 | £355,503 |
| 7 Avon Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-02-18 | £285,249 |
| 7 Avon Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-21 | £283,292 |
| 3 Avon Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-08-03 | £264,846 |
| 2 Avon Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-08-12 | £265,526 |
S35 2XU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lound Infant School Sherburn Gate , Chapeltown S35 2EU | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate Lane Academy Greengate Lane , High Green S35 3GT | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Primary School Ash View , Chapeltown S35 1ZD | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angram Bank Primary School Kinsey Road , High Green S35 4HN | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lound Junior School Lound Side , Chapeltown S35 2UT | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 4,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,773 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paces High Green School for Conductive Education Paces High Green Centre , Pack Horse Lane S35 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Cushion | 1 Chapel Road | 378 yd | |
| Acorn Inn | 516 Burncross Road | 565 yd | |
| Time for Tea | 235 Burncross Road | 672 yd | |
| Newgate Close Lunch Club | Newgate Hall, Newgate Close | 752 yd | |
| The Barrel Inn | The Barrel Inn, 191 Lane End | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharncliffe Arms | 365 Burncross Road | 354 yd | |
| The Bridge | 2a Hollow Gate | 361 yd | |
| Thorncliffe Community Sports Bar | Thorncliffe Social & Recreatio, Mortomley Close | 993 yd | |
| St Marys Catholic Club | St Marys Catholic Club, Mortomley Lane | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Circle Friery | 11 The Circle | 797 yd | |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | 182 Lane End | 982 yd | |
| China Wok | 8 Jeffcock Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 2 Bevan Way | 600 yd | |
| Co-op | 96 Greengate Lane | 616 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 290 Lane End | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Primary School ASH VIEW | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Mortomley Park GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| High Hazel Park FOSTER WAY | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Chapeltown Baths Community Business (Closed) Burncross Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.