Norfolk Hill is in Grenoside, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 8QB 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 Norfolk Hill, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 8RH, S35 8NZ, S35 8QF, S35 8RJ, S35 8RW, S35 8NP, S35 8PL, S35 8SE, S35 8NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S35 8QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 28.4% | 28% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 53.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 47.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.1% | 15.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 35.2% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95% | 95.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.4% | 95.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Hill was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the East Ecclesfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norfolk Hill has the 22nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield and the 664th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenoside Infants School Norfolk Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-05-05 | £636,563 |
| Dyffryn, 2C Norfolk Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £761,000 | 2022-05-05 | £839,179 |
| 6 Norfolk Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-02-10 | £134,229 |
| 28 Norfolk Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2019-04-26 | £331,713 |
| 2 Norfolk Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-07-14 | £180,961 |
S35 8QB 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 8QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenoside Community Primary School Norfolk Hill , Grenoside S35 8QB | 3out of 4 | 111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Primary School Ash View , Chapeltown S35 1ZD | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,764 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paces High Green School for Conductive Education Paces High Green Centre , Pack Horse Lane S35 3HY | 3out of 4 | 4,137 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers Cafe | 52 Norfolk Hill | 2 yd | |
| Village Shop | 176-178 Main Street | 214 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion, 210 Main Street | 214 yd | |
| The Angel | 151 Main Street | 232 yd | |
| Red Lion | 95 Penistone Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Harrow | 163-165 Main Street | 275 yd | |
| Grenoside Private Members Club | 195 Main Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete's Chippy | 169 Main Street | 275 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grenoside Community Primary School NORFOLK HILL | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Grenoside Park MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Wharncliffe Woods (Closed) GRENO WOOD GRENO WOOD WOODHEAD ROAD | cycling | 793 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.