Windmill Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 6FY 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 6FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 6GA, S5 6AX, S5 6FU, S5 6FN, S5 6HE, S5 6HB, S5 6HD, S5 6GB, S5 6FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 6FY is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 50.6% | 46.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 53.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 32.5% | 38.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.4% | 42.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6FY this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 29.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 23% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.1% 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 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 16% | 23.1% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 20.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 66.4% | 42.1% | -24.3% | 81.4% | -39.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 80.8% | 64.4% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 18.4% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 64.4% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20.1% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 39.8% | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 141.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windmill Lane has the 46th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 414th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 385 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-06-10 | £154,718 |
| 385 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2020-06-23 | £139,627 |
| 386 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-04-01 | £128,191 |
| 386 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-05-16 | £144,799 |
| 386 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-01-11 | £165,831 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 4,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Hill Primary School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Nursery and First School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Primary School Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Academy Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Academy Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | - not rated | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 2,801 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 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Community Arts College Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | - not rated | 989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,388 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 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,851 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 | 785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,076 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 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 1,422 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 | 1,668 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Xpress | 442 Firth Park Road | 189 yd | |
| Henrys Cafe | First Start Building, Hucklow Road | 189 yd | |
| Tasty Peri Peri | 30 Bellhouse Road | 292 yd | |
| A Taste of Arabia | 446 Firth Park Road | 310 yd | |
| Cafeteria Al Yemen | 75 Bellhouse Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 557 yd | |
| Sheffield Lane Top W.M.C. | 45-53 Hatfield House Lane | 978 yd | |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club | Shiregreen Cricket Club, Hatfield House Lane | 978 yd | |
| Firth Park W M C | 56 Idsworth Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchy Pizza & Burger | 38 Bellhouse Road | 290 yd | |
| Firth Park Fish and Chicks | 42 Bellhouse Road | 290 yd | |
| Kurdistan Street Food | 44 Bellhouse Road | 290 yd | |
| Freddy's | 18 Bellhouse Road | 290 yd | |
| Subway | 32-34 Bellhouse Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | 15 Sicey Avenue | 428 yd | |
| JJ Mini Market | 172 Firth Park Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Mix Slovenske | 29 Hinde House Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiregreen Playing Fields SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Steel City Recreation Ground FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 697 yd |
| Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Concord Park Golf Club SHIREGREEN LANE | golf | 800 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Firth Park Academy FIRCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| Firth Park Community Arts College (Closed) Fircroft Avenue | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Hinde House School Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 998 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 | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.