Upwell Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S4 8AN is located in the Shiregreen and Brightside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upwell Street, Sheffield, S4 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S4 8BG, S4 8BH, S4 8BE, S4 8AJ, S4 8BJ, S4 8AA, S4 8BD, S4 8AR, S4 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S4 8AN 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 | 47.1% | 50.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 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 area around S4 8AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.9% | 44.4% | -10.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 39.9% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 47.4% | 56.5% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 27.3% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around S4 8AN this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 34.7% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 17.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 21.9% | 26.6% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 23.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 50.1% | 39% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 56.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 56.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 20.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 56.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 18.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 11.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 13.2% | 1.5% | 11.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 39.7% | 6.5% | 33.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upwell Street was 110.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upwell Street has the 65th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 554th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Upwell Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-03-07 | £89,001 |
| 155 Upwell Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2023-03-06 | £70,088 |
| 149 Upwell Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-10-22 | £80,558 |
| 163 Upwell Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2020-01-09 | £82,026 |
| 77 Upwell Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-11-01 | £277,826 |
The percentage of student residents living in S4 8AN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteways Primary School Whiteways Road , S4 8EX | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteways Primary School Whiteways Road , S4 8EX | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 4,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree High Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG | - not rated | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 361 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luqman Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Offices | Sheffield Mail Centre, Brightside Lane | 386 yd | |
| Rock Up Ltd | The Atrium Lower Mall, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 650 yd | |
| Firvale Community Hub | 127 Page Hall Road | 750 yd | |
| La Piazza Del Coffee Ltd | 350 Brightside Lane | 818 yd | |
| Bagel Shack | 86 Page Hall Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn | Attercliffe Common | 965 yd | |
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 1,032 yd | |
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 1,056 yd | |
| Papas Fish and Chips | Arena Square, 3 Arena Court | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icekingz | 163 Upwell Street | 3 yd | |
| Ameen Takeaway | 123 Upwell Street | 3 yd | |
| Ibra's | 29 Rothay Road | 160 yd | |
| Takeaway | 247a Owler Lane | 697 yd | |
| JD's Snack Shack | 111 Liverpool Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix Slovenske | 29 Hinde House Lane | 977 yd | |
| JJ Mini Market | 172 Firth Park Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale Sports Centre OWLER LANE | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Whiteways Primary School WHITEWAYS ROAD | grass pitches | 973 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 | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.