Jacobs Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 6EB is located in the Firth Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, S5 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 6EA, S5 6AD, S5 6FJ, S5 6BY, S5 6AJ, S5 6FL, S5 6AB, S5 6FQ, S5 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S5 6EB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 33.5% | 36.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 42.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 37.7% | 40.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 22.6% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 22.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 19.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 88.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 87.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 89% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacobs Drive was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jacobs Drive has the 30th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 833rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2024-06-17 | £129,907 |
| 23 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-06-12 | £145,160 |
| 24 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-22 | £182,914 |
| 2 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-06-09 | £79,223 |
| 25 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2023-04-12 | £157,111 |
S5 6EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 5,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Academy Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Concord Junior School Fife Street , S9 1NR | 2out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant School Newman Road , S9 1LU | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 2out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,781 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 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,987 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Park Golf Club | Concord Park Golf Club, Shiregreen Lane | 415 yd | |
| Bermy Delights Ltd | 193 Bellhouse Road | 513 yd | |
| Wincobank Deli | 241 Wincobank Avenue | 531 yd | |
| Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living | Roman Ridge, 2 Lavender Way | 616 yd | |
| Nagelle Cafe | 69 Bellhouse Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Begin | 82 Wincobank Road | 403 yd | |
| Jade House | 272 Bellhouse Road | 483 yd | |
| Punjab Curry & Kebab | 201 Bellhouse Road | 520 yd | |
| Hungry Town | 199-203 Wincobank Avenue | 531 yd | |
| Islamabad Spice Ltd | 71 Bellhouse Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | 15 Sicey Avenue | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steel City Recreation Ground FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Shiregreen Playing Fields SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Concord Park Golf Club SHIREGREEN LANE | golf | 338 yd |
| Hinde House School Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Firth Park Academy FIRCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 787 yd |
| Firth Park Community Arts College (Closed) Fircroft Avenue | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.