Windmill Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 6FZ 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 6FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 6FT, S5 6HA, S5 6HN, S5 6FS, S5 6HP, S5 6FU, S5 6HB, S5 6FP, S5 6FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 6FZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 57.6% | 52.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 42.4% | 47.5% | 5.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around S5 6FZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 41.4% | 43.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 40.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 44% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.5% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 19% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around S5 6FZ this area, 34.3% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.2% | 34.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 14.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 15.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 14.9% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 12.9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 76% | 51.2% | -24.8% | 81.4% | -30.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 89% | 78.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 10% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 78.6% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.7% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 105.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 60th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 585th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-05-16 | £103,156 |
| St Hilda'S Church Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-04-10 | £75,878 |
| 425 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2006-01-20 | £127,369 |
| 429 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2005-05-23 | £175,824 |
| 431 Windmill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2004-03-12 | £119,943 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 4,962 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 | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Nursery and First School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Primary School Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Academy Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Academy Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | - not rated | 577 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 | 279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 2,944 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 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Community Arts College Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | - not rated | 737 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,619 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 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,984 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 | 745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 745 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,823 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 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,651 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 | 1,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagelle Cafe | 69 Bellhouse Road | 154 yd | |
| Cafeteria Al Yemen | 75 Bellhouse Road | 171 yd | |
| Tasty Peri Peri | 30 Bellhouse Road | 257 yd | |
| Tasty Meals | 31 Bellhouse Road | 268 yd | |
| Cakecrumms @ Mama Mias | 47 Bellhouse Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 308 yd | |
| Sheffield Lane Top W.M.C. | 45-53 Hatfield House Lane | 807 yd | |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club | Shiregreen Cricket Club, Hatfield House Lane | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad Spice Ltd | 71 Bellhouse Road | 154 yd | |
| Crunchy Pizza & Burger | 38 Bellhouse Road | 214 yd | |
| Subway | 32-34 Bellhouse Road | 224 yd | |
| Pizza Max | 53 Bellhouse Road | 231 yd | |
| Firth Park Fish and Chicks | 42 Bellhouse Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | 15 Sicey Avenue | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steel City Recreation Ground FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Shiregreen Playing Fields SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Concord Park Golf Club SHIREGREEN LANE | golf | 625 yd |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Firth Park Academy FIRCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 721 yd |
| Firth Park Community Arts College (Closed) Fircroft Avenue | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Hinde House School Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 938 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.