Merbeck Drive, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4DB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S35 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	51%	-3.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	45.8%	49%	3.2%	49.0%	0.0%

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 4DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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	29.2%	23.7%	-5.5%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	55.7%	2.9%	44.2%	11.5%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	6.2%	9.9%	3.7%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	10%	8.9%	-1.1%	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	48.4%	46.5%	-1.9%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	33.8%	35.4%	1.6%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	14.5%	14.1%	-0.4%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	3%	3.2%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.9%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	19.2%	17.4%	-1.8%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	10.1%	-4.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	11.4%	-6.3%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	10.1%	4.7%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	19.5%	3.9%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	24.6%	29.9%	5.3%	33.8%	-3.9%
Other	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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)
Indian	1.5%	0.2%	-1.3%	3.1%	-2.9%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
White	97.8%	97.3%	-0.5%	81.4%	15.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	97.6%	98%	0.4%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	5.6%	-5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	98%	0.8%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0.2%	1.6%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Sikh	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Merbeck Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merbeck Drive was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Merbeck Drive has the 45th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 389th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S35 4DB, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Merbeck Drive are based on 40 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 Merbeck Drive, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for S35 4DB

Average Price
£364,677

Semi-Detached
£348,031

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£366,342

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merbeck Drive

Average Price
£363,979

Semi-Detached
£349,145

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£365,182

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merbeck DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Merbeck Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-12-12	£343,756
32 Merbeck Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-07-12	£331,517
15 Merbeck Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2020-03-05	£343,479
10 Merbeck Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2020-02-14	£255,009
16 Merbeck Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2019-06-03	£328,146

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S35 4DB

Employment

S35 4DB 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 4DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	136
Full-Time Employee	118
Part-Time Employee	59
Self-Employed	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	49
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	29
Education	29
Construction	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Green Primary School Wortley Road , High Green S35 4LU	3out of 4	374 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY	3out of 4	500 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greengate Lane Academy Greengate Lane , High Green S35 3GT	3out of 4	966 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Angram Bank Primary School Kinsey Road , High Green S35 4HN	3out of 4	1,207 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lound Infant School Sherburn Gate , Chapeltown S35 2EU	3out of 4	1,839 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD	1out of 4	3,493 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX	2out of 4	4,029 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN	1out of 4	5,274 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	4,090 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 High Green School for Conductive Education Paces High Green Centre , Pack Horse Lane S35 3HY	3out of 4	553 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH	- not rated	1,710 yd	Other independent special school	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
Packhorse	23 Pack Horse Lane	456 yd
Sams Diner	Sams Diner And Truckers Cafe, Stocksbridge Bypass	681 yd
Newgate Close Lunch Club	Newgate Hall, Newgate Close	971 yd
Churchills Cafe	Cafe, Churchills, Newton Chambers Road	1,045 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wortley Mens Club	Wortley Working Mens Club, Reading Room Lane	2 yd
The Queens Head	12 Wortley Road	461 yd
High Green Working Mens Club	15 Westwood Road	478 yd
St Marys Catholic Club	St Marys Catholic Club, Mortomley Lane	614 yd
Tankersley Park Golf Club	Tankersley Park Golf Club, Park Lane	681 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Green Grill	Adjoining Sainsbury's, 2 Wortley Road	400 yd
Saffron Spice	1a Wortley Road	457 yd
China Wok	8 Jeffcock Road	634 yd
The Circle Friery	11 The Circle	889 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	2 Wortley Road		400 yd
Co-op	96 Greengate Lane		1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paces Campus Pack Horse Lane		432 yd
Thorncliffe Health And Leisure Centre PACK HORSE LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	457 yd
High Green Working Mens Club WESTWOOD ROAD		477 yd
Sgp Sheffield Thorncliffe Pack Horse Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	615 yd
High Green Playing Fields (Closed) Mortomley Close	grass pitches, tennis courts	635 yd
Mortomley Park GREENGATE LANE	grass pitches	792 yd
High Hazel Park FOSTER WAY	grass pitches	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.9 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.9 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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