Follett Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 0NG 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 Follett Road, Sheffield, S5 0NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 0NH, S5 0NX, S5 0JZ, S5 0JY, S5 0NW, S5 0NU, S5 0NJ, S5 0LA, S5 0JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 0NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 54.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 S5 0NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 45.4% | 52.8% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 33% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 40.6% | 43% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 S5 0NG this area, 31.9% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 31.9% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 18.6% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 11.4% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 14.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 87.3% | 82% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 93.9% | 93.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Follett Road was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Follett Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Firth Park and the 416th lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Follett Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-17 | £146,806 |
| 51 Follett Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,665 | 2023-05-09 | £123,827 |
| 3 Follett Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-12-10 | £139,079 |
| 43 Follett Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2021-09-28 | £137,225 |
| 11A Follett Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,800 | 2021-06-18 | £121,904 |
S5 0NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Brook Primary School Hartley Brook Road , S5 0JF | - not rated | 231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Brook Primary School Hartley Brook Road , Shiregreen S5 0JF | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Brook Primary School Hartley Brook Road , S5 0JF | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | - not rated | 571 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Firth Park Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Community Arts College Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | - not rated | 521 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 4,921 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 | 1,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 2,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenies Fish and Chips | 122 Hartley Brook Road | 485 yd | |
| The Calvary Events and Caterers | Rear of, 122 Hartley Brook Road | 492 yd | |
| Soowe's Coffee Pot Cafe | 840 Barnsley Road | 521 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Site Of Former 822, Barnsley Road | 522 yd | |
| Costa | 824 Barnsley Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Lane Top W.M.C. | 45-53 Hatfield House Lane | 543 yd | |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club | Shiregreen Cricket Club, Hatfield House Lane | 543 yd | |
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Fish | 105 Sicey Avenue | 334 yd | |
| Brook Bakery Ltd | 145c Hatfield House Lane | 367 yd | |
| Costa Rica Pizza | 151 Hatfield House Lane | 376 yd | |
| Grillhouse | 149c Hatfield House Lane | 381 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 62 Swanbourne Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Job Lot | c/o Kwik Save, 939 Barnsley Road | 383 yd | |
| Coop | 2-6 Nether Shire Lane | 918 yd | |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | 15 Sicey Avenue | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiregreen Cricket Club SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Firth Park Community Arts College (Closed) Fircroft Avenue | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Firth Park Academy FIRCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 193.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.