Hawkshead Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S4 8BB 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 Hawkshead Road, Sheffield, S4 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S4 8BL, S4 8BQ, S4 8AX, S4 8BD, S4 8AY, S4 8AR, S4 8BA, S4 8BJ, S4 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S4 8BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 38.6% | 39.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 45.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 31.4% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 26.1% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 11.4% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 24.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 11.2% | 5.2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 15.1% | 23.8% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 21.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 63.7% | 41.9% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 73.3% | 59.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 13.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 60.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 22.5% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 3.6% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 32.1% | 6.5% | 25.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkshead Road was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkshead Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 414th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hawkshead Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,750 | 2024-04-24 | £76,674 |
| 6 Hawkshead Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2024-03-13 | £60,262 |
| 42 Hawkshead Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-12-15 | £83,108 |
| 46 Hawkshead Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-04-28 | £81,970 |
| 44 Hawkshead Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2022-10-28 | £63,373 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,700 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 | - not rated | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 2out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightside Nursery and Infant School Jenkin Road , S9 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Fir Vale Owler Lane , Fir Vale S4 8GA | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteways Primary School Whiteways Road , S4 8EX | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 4,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,354 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Up Ltd | The Atrium Lower Mall, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 395 yd | |
| Royal Mail Offices | Sheffield Mail Centre, Brightside Lane | 483 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | SUMO Digital 32 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside Lane | 801 yd | |
| Firvale Community Hub | 127 Page Hall Road | 900 yd | |
| Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living | Roman Ridge, 2 Lavender Way | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 786 yd | |
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 796 yd | |
| Premier Inn | Attercliffe Common | 1,008 yd | |
| Papas Fish and Chips | Arena Square, 3 Arena Court | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibra's | 29 Rothay Road | 133 yd | |
| Icekingz | 163 Upwell Street | 272 yd | |
| Ameen Takeaway | 123 Upwell Street | 272 yd | |
| Takeaway | 247a Owler Lane | 852 yd | |
| JD's Snack Shack | 111 Liverpool Street | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale Sports Centre OWLER LANE | health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.