Cross Hill is in Ecclesfield, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 9WS is located in the East 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 Cross Hill, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 9WU, S35 9WW, S5 9GJ, S35 9YS, S5 9GH, S35 9TU, S35 9YN, S5 9GG, S35 9YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S35 9WS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 35% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 47.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 44.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 35.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 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 | 23.6% | 20.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 11.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 32.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 89.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.5% | 95.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Hill was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the East Ecclesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Hill has the 31st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield and the 836th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Cross Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-26 | £242,421 |
| 171 Cross Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2021-11-05 | £328,551 |
| 169 Cross Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-19 | £272,703 |
| 171A Cross Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2021-03-26 | £237,406 |
| 179 Cross Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2019-10-16 | £249,629 |
S35 9WS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteney Primary School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield Primary School High Street , Ecclesfield S35 9UD | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Primary School Beck Road , S5 0GG | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Brook Primary School Hartley Brook Road , Shiregreen S5 0JF | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,365 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 | 1,762 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paces High Green School for Conductive Education Paces High Green Centre , Pack Horse Lane S35 3HY | 3out of 4 | 5,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecco Tap Bar and Bistro | 244a High Greave | 456 yd | |
| Travellers Inn | 286 The Common | 564 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 141 High Street | 625 yd | |
| Bayleave Limited | 129 High Street | 625 yd | |
| Green Lane Kitchen | 2 Green Lane | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Hotel | 122 High Street | 510 yd | |
| Sheffield Civil Service Club | Civil Service Sports Club, Green Lane | 697 yd | |
| Jurassica Ltd | 71 Monteney Crescent | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Fish Bar | 96 High Street | 544 yd | |
| Ecclesfield Chinese Take Away Ltd | 325 The Common | 550 yd | |
| Ecclesfield Grill | 143 High Street | 595 yd | |
| Oasis Takeaway | 125 Hartley Brook Road | 662 yd | |
| Sid's Fish Bar | 44 Wheata Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 149 High Street | 625 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 82 The Common | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesfield Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Ecclesfield Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Caribbean Sports Cricket Club LINDEN COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Colley Park BRITLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 964 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.