Smithy Carr Avenue, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2ZQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S35 2ZQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	50.9%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.1%	49.1%	1.0%	49.0%	0.1%

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 vicinity of S35 2ZQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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	15.7%	19%	3.3%	37.9%	-18.9%
Married: Opposite sex	66%	64.9%	-1.1%	44.2%	20.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.9%	4.8%	-0.1%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	12.7%	8.9%	-3.8%	6.1%	2.8%

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	44.2%	42%	-2.2%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	36.2%	38.5%	2.3%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	14.4%	15.2%	0.8%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	3.8%	3.9%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.9%	20.2%	-6.7%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	8.1%	-3.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	15.8%	3.1%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	10.1%	13.4%	3.3%	5.3%	8.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.3%	10.9%	4.6%	16.9%	-6.0%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	27.5%	1.4%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	6.7%	4%	-2.7%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	100%	97.9%	-2.1%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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%	99.6%	-0.1%	83.2%	16.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	99.6%	-0.1%	83.2%	16.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.7%	76.7%	14.0%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	59.7%	46.2%	13.5%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Smithy Carr Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Carr Avenue was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% lower than the East Ecclesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Smithy Carr Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield and the 8th lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in S35 2ZQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Smithy Carr Avenue are based on 77 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sheffield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Smithy Carr Avenue, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2ZQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S35 2ZQ

Average Price
£264,067

Semi-Detached
£228,192

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£331,507

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£5,847

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smithy Carr Avenue

Average Price
£260,870

Semi-Detached
£237,644

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£333,849

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£5,714

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smithy Carr AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Smithy Carr Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-01-07	£241,629
14 Smithy Carr Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£336,000	2024-10-18	£345,000
14 Smithy Carr Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£336,000	2024-10-18	£345,000
9 Smithy Carr Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£262,000	2024-04-05	£283,354
29 Smithy Carr Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-09-21	£434,266

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S35 2ZQ

Employment

S35 2ZQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S35 2ZQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	115
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Construction	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	18
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lound Infant School Sherburn Gate , Chapeltown S35 2EU	3out of 4	214 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lound Infant School Sherburn Gate , Chapeltown S35 2EU	- not rated	214 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burncross Primary School Burncross Road , Chapeltown S35 1SH	- not rated	352 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lound Junior School Lound Side , Chapeltown S35 2UT	3out of 4	581 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lound Junior School Lound Side , Chapeltown S35 2UT	- not rated	581 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN	- not rated	3,429 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS	- not rated	3,790 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD	- not rated	1,415 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD	- not rated	1,415 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Green Comprehensive School Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY	- not rated	1,491 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD	3out of 4	1,516 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN	- not rated	3,544 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX	- not rated	2,141 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,538 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH	- not rated	3,621 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB	- not rated	3,628 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN	3out of 4	3,828 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE	1out of 4	4,601 yd	Academy special sponsor led	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
Time for Tea	235 Burncross Road	171 yd
Greenhead Wesleyan Reform Church	Greenhead Wesleyan Reform Chur, Greenhead Lane	431 yd
The Barrel Inn	The Barrel Inn, 191 Lane End	523 yd
Subway	Premier, 2 Burncross Road	635 yd
Crown & Cushion	1 Chapel Road	638 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Club House	Thorncliffe Cricket And Social Club, Lound Side	526 yd
Wharncliffe Arms	365 Burncross Road	542 yd
Prince of Wales	80 Burncross Road	543 yd
Thorncliffe Arms	26 Burncross Road	635 yd
Waggon & Horses	1 Market Place	837 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mayflower Chinese Takeaway	182 Lane End	547 yd
Ocean Blue	76a Burncross Road	565 yd
Land and Sea Meal House	9 Lound Side	690 yd
Chapeltown Best Kebab	10 Lound Side	774 yd
Arundel Road Fisheries	19 Arundel Road	823 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative	2 Bevan Way	502 yd
Chapeltown Local Store	2 Burncross Road	635 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	290 Lane End	819 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Market Street	864 yd
Co-op	96 Greengate Lane	1,008 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chapeltown Baths Community Business (Closed) Burncross Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	443 yd
Thorncliffe Cricket And Social Club LOUND SIDE	grass pitches	526 yd
Lound Junior Academy MAFEKING PLACE	grass pitches	576 yd
Windmill Hill Primary School ASH VIEW	grass pitches	620 yd
Chapeltown Park (Closed)	grass pitches	936 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	48.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	48.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	48.3%

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	1.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	25.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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