Wincobank Avenue is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 6BD 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 Wincobank Avenue, Sheffield, S5 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 1DP, S5 6GH, S5 6BE, S5 6AT, S5 6DG, S5 6BB, S5 6AA, S5 6AL, S9 1LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 6BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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% | 53.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 6BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 43.7% | 45.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 34.8% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 2.1% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 40.9% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 34.4% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 4.6% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 35.3% | 24.2% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 23.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 12.5% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 72% | 59.8% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 88.2% | 73.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 73.5% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 16.4% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Muslim | 26.6% | 6.5% | 20.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wincobank Avenue was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wincobank Avenue has the 41st lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 718th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 Wincobank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2025-02-28 | £107,034 |
| 221 Wincobank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2024-10-31 | £90,589 |
| 221 Wincobank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2024-07-19 | £81,292 |
| 207 Wincobank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-23 | £143,392 |
| 213 Wincobank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,250 | 2023-09-14 | £63,738 |
S5 6BD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in S5 6BD 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Junior Academy Fife Street , S9 1NR | - not rated | 320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Concord Junior School Fife Street , S9 1NR | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigantia Hill Fort Academy Fife Street , S9 1NR | - not rated | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | More About School | |
| Bracken Hill Primary School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Nursery and First School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 624 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 | 2,721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 3,374 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 | 1,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Community Arts College Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,768 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 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,091 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 | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,349 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 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree High Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincobank Deli | 241 Wincobank Avenue | 2 yd | |
| Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living | Roman Ridge, 2 Lavender Way | 390 yd | |
| Rock Up Ltd | The Atrium Lower Mall, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 786 yd | |
| Concord Park Golf Club | Concord Park Golf Club, Shiregreen Lane | 944 yd | |
| Sugar Xpress | 442 Firth Park Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincobank Hotel | 72 Newman Road | 870 yd | |
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Town | 199-203 Wincobank Avenue | 2 yd | |
| New Begin | 82 Wincobank Road | 180 yd | |
| Jade House | 272 Bellhouse Road | 993 yd | |
| Dragon Valley | 33 Tyler Street | 1,007 yd | |
| Big Bite | 37 Tyler Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiregreen Playing Fields SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Hinde House School Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Steel City Recreation Ground FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Concord Park Golf Club SHIREGREEN LANE | golf | 839 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 860 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.