Vicarage Close is in Grenoside, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 8SH 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 Vicarage Close, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 8RX, S35 8PN, S35 8SA, S35 8QY, S35 8SJ, S35 8QZ, S35 8RF, S35 8QT, S35 8PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S35 8SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 49.2% | 3.2% | 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 8SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 21.9% | 23.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 57.9% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 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 | 47.5% | 42% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 39.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| 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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 18.7% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 19.6% | -4.0% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Close was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% lower than the East Ecclesfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vicarage Close has the lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield and the 16th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Vicarage Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-09-03 | £477,366 |
| 5 Vicarage Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £454,000 | 2021-10-29 | £524,726 |
| 2 Vicarage Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-07-01 | £525,521 |
| 10 Vicarage Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-06-12 | £495,133 |
| 6 Vicarage Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-08-02 | £521,897 |
S35 8SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenoside Community Primary School Norfolk Hill , Grenoside S35 8QB | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,668 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 | 3,605 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,531 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 | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 3,410 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 | 4,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | 151 Main Street | 200 yd | |
| Village Shop | 176-178 Main Street | 323 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion, 210 Main Street | 323 yd | |
| Olivers Cafe | 52 Norfolk Hill | 384 yd | |
| Red Lion | 95 Penistone Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Harrow | 163-165 Main Street | 376 yd | |
| Grenoside Private Members Club | 195 Main Street | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete's Chippy | 169 Main Street | 376 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grenoside Community Primary School NORFOLK HILL | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Grenoside Park MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 242 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.