Petre Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S4 8LU is located in the Burngreave 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 Petre Street, Sheffield, S4 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S4 8LN, S4 7QX, S4 8LE, S4 8LL, S4 8LF, S4 8EN, S4 7DY, S4 8FG, S4 7FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S4 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 51.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54% | 48.8% | -5.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 42% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 34.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 41.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 29.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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.
In the area around S4 8LU this area, 43.6% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 43.6% | 15.6% | 18.2% | 25.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 7.2% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 18.7% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 10.7% | 8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 3.7% | 0.2% | -3.5% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 21% | 22.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 20.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 1.2% | -7.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 30.2% | 34.6% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 0.6% | 9.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 53% | 58.8% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.5% | 16.1% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 58.8% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 17.6% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 12.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 7.3% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 4% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Muslim | 49.4% | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petre Street was 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petre Street has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 715th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Petre Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-05-08 | £574,043 |
| 400 Petre Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-04-26 | £188,496 |
| 330 Petre Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-04-23 | £220,190 |
| 328 Petre Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2009-06-29 | £370,339 |
| 328 Petre Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2008-06-23 | £369,044 |
| Other | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 4,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteways Primary School Whiteways Road , S4 8EX | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteways Primary School Whiteways Road , S4 8EX | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Fir Vale Owler Lane , Fir Vale S4 8GA | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 2,787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,967 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 | 2,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 3,478 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 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 708 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 793 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luqman Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen 350 | 350 Adj Petre Street | 27 yd | |
| Grafters Grub | Unit 8, Precision Works, Garter Street | 126 yd | |
| Awesome Walls Sheffield | Garter Street | 126 yd | |
| Bonney's Kitchen | 700 Grimesthorpe Road | 277 yd | |
| Costa Atlas | 10 Brightside Lane | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Inn | 12 Earldom Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piri Grill | 4 Lyons Close | 748 yd | |
| Takeaway | 247a Owler Lane | 847 yd | |
| Noor Pizza | 492-494 Barnsley Road | 853 yd | |
| Chai & Co | 16 Owler Lane | 866 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 20-22 Owler Lane | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Firvale Service Station, 486-488 Barnsley Road | 852 yd | |
| Mix Slovenske | 29 Hinde House Lane | 995 yd | |
| JJ Mini Market | 172 Firth Park Road | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteways Primary School WHITEWAYS ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Petre Street Recreation Ground LYONS STREET | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Fir Vale Sports Centre OWLER LANE | health and fitness suite | 759 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| 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 | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.