Bowfield Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 6LN 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 Bowfield Road, Sheffield, S5 6LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 6LR, S5 6LU, S5 6LG, S5 6QW, S5 6NQ, S5 6LH, S5 6LP, S5 6HU, S5 6JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 6LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 58.2% | 54% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 41.8% | 46% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 34.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 35.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 27.1% | 38.9% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 32.9% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 6LN this area, 34% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 34% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 18% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 18.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.4% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 59.2% | 48.4% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -33.0% |
| Arab | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 81.6% | 73.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 73% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowfield Road was 134.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowfield Road has the 52nd highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 443rd highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Bowfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-05 | £152,199 |
| 30 Bowfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-05-24 | £140,934 |
| 14 Bowfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-01-27 | £142,968 |
| 18 Bowfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-10-18 | £101,803 |
| 25 Bowfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-10-08 | £140,129 |
S5 6LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in S5 6LN 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 | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Academy Hatfield House Lane , S5 6HY | 2out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Brook Primary School Hartley Brook Road , Shiregreen S5 0JF | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Primary School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 2,894 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 | 341 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,525 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 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 915 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 3,850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,605 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 824 Barnsley Road | 235 yd | |
| Stubbin Community Meeting Room | 45 Fairthorn Road | 238 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Site Of Former 822, Barnsley Road | 247 yd | |
| Soowe's Coffee Pot Cafe | 840 Barnsley Road | 248 yd | |
| Midshire Catering Services Limited | Longley Park Sixth Form College, Horninglow Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Lane Top W.M.C. | 45-53 Hatfield House Lane | 199 yd | |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club | Shiregreen Cricket Club, Hatfield House Lane | 199 yd | |
| Hartley House Social Club | 239-241 Bellhouse Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Express | 23a Hatfield House Lane | 199 yd | |
| Panda House | 25a Hatfield House Lane | 207 yd | |
| The Orient | 833 Barnsley Road | 282 yd | |
| Cheffield Top Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 831 Barnsley Road | 282 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 829 Barnsley Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | 15 Sicey Avenue | 395 yd | |
| The Job Lot | c/o Kwik Save, 939 Barnsley Road | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB SHIREGREEN CRICKET CLUB HATFIELD HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Firth Park Community Arts College (Closed) Fircroft Avenue | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Firth Park Academy FIRCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 844 yd |
| Co-Op Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Steel City Recreation Ground FOXGLOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Concord Park CONCORD PARK CONCORD PARK SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Longley Park CROWDER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.