Orchid Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 6GL 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 2012-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchid Crescent, Sheffield, S5 6GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 6DY, S5 6DH, S5 6DF, S5 6FF, S5 6DE, S5 6GJ, S5 6DG, S5 6BL, S5 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 6GL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 54.9% | 53.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 46.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 6GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 29.8% | 49.2% | 19.4% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 40.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 17% | 3.2% | -13.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 49.7% | 16.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 10.8% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 1.6% | -6.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 10.8% | -28.4% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 8.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 44.6% | 32.9% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 85.7% | 65.6% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 90.5% | 71.4% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 12.7% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 71% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 16.7% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchid Crescent was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orchid Crescent has the 70th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 770th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Orchid Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-02-19 | £173,351 |
| 5 Orchid Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2021-02-03 | £170,903 |
| 2 Orchid Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2020-11-16 | £184,678 |
| 3 Orchid Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-09-07 | £176,473 |
| 12 Orchid Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-07-31 | £210,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in S5 6GL 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Junior School Fife Street , S9 1NR | 2out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant School Newman Road , S9 1LU | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightside Nursery and Infant School Jenkin Road , S9 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,639 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 | 1,373 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,399 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 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,669 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 | 2,422 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 3,523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living | Roman Ridge, 2 Lavender Way | 188 yd | |
| Wincobank Deli | 241 Wincobank Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Rock Up Ltd | The Atrium Lower Mall, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 624 yd | |
| Henrys Cafe | First Start Building, Hucklow Road | 882 yd | |
| Sugar Xpress | 442 Firth Park Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 973 yd | |
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Wincobank Hotel | 72 Newman Road | 1,072 yd | |
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Begin | 82 Wincobank Road | 221 yd | |
| Hungry Town | 199-203 Wincobank Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Crunchy Pizza & Burger | 38 Bellhouse Road | 989 yd | |
| Subway | 32-34 Bellhouse Road | 994 yd | |
| Islamabad Spice Ltd | 71 Bellhouse Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiregreen Playing Fields SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Hinde House School Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Steel City Recreation Ground FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Concord Park Golf Club SHIREGREEN LANE | golf | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.