Windmill Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 6FW 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Lane, Sheffield, S5 6FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 6FX, S5 6HF, S5 6HG, S5 6AX, S5 6FY, S5 6HE, S5 6HD, S5 6HH, S5 6GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S5 6FW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.1% | 48.5% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51.5% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 39% | 41% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 46.6% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 39% | 40.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 42% | 39.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.9% | 27.1% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 14.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 24.3% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 22.8% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 20.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 11.3% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 64% | 50.4% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -31.0% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 85.2% | 72.3% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 72.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 81.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 40th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 749th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-01 | £139,875 |
| 319 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-01 | £160,310 |
| 353 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-06-24 | £146,321 |
| 365 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-03-30 | £147,714 |
| 329 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2020-02-24 | £109,506 |
The percentage of student residents living in S5 6FW 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 | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 4,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hucklow Primary School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Academy Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Fir Vale Owler Lane , Fir Vale S4 8GA | 2out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,154 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 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 3,299 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 | 705 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,233 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 | 1,812 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Cafe | First Start Building, Hucklow Road | 249 yd | |
| Sugar Xpress | 442 Firth Park Road | 250 yd | |
| A Taste of Arabia | 446 Firth Park Road | 392 yd | |
| Tasty Peri Peri | 30 Bellhouse Road | 415 yd | |
| Espresso UK | 451 Firth Park Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 776 yd | |
| Firth Park W M C | 56 Idsworth Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park Fish and Chicks | 42 Bellhouse Road | 416 yd | |
| Kurdistan Street Food | 44 Bellhouse Road | 416 yd | |
| Freddy's | 18 Bellhouse Road | 416 yd | |
| Subway | 32-34 Bellhouse Road | 435 yd | |
| Crunchy Pizza & Burger | 38 Bellhouse Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | 15 Sicey Avenue | 528 yd | |
| JJ Mini Market | 172 Firth Park Road | 822 yd | |
| Mix Slovenske | 29 Hinde House Lane | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiregreen Playing Fields SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Steel City Recreation Ground FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Sheffield Wheelchair Sports Club NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL BARNSLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Concord Park Golf Club SHIREGREEN LANE | golf | 1,009 yd |
| Fir Vale Sports Centre OWLER LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.