Piper Close is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 7NY 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 Piper Close, Sheffield, S5 7NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 7NZ, S5 7PA, S5 7HS, S5 7PL, S5 7HT, S5 7PB, S5 7NX, S5 7PF, S5 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 7NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 54.2% | 54.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 7NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 46.4% | 52.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 29.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 36.4% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 21.5% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 7NY this area, 31% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 31% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 18.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.1% | 74.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 90.5% | 83.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 83.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Piper Close was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Piper Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 800th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Piper Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-02-28 | £130,617 |
| 38 Piper Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-01-25 | £115,471 |
| 34 Piper Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2009-11-27 | £140,217 |
| 22 Piper Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2005-11-11 | £134,195 |
| 34 Piper Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,500 | 2003-09-12 | £140,603 |
S5 7NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7NY 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 4,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Primary School Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | - not rated | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Community Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Junior School Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Nursery and Infant School Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood High School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 5,467 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 | 947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 947 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,128 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,268 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 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,741 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 | - not rated | 908 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longley 4G Community Centre | Southey Avenue | 574 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | 405 Herries Road | 574 yd | |
| Bistro 55 | The Meadow, 30 Busk Meadow | 675 yd | |
| Midshire Catering Services Limited | Longley Park Sixth Form College, Horninglow Road | 947 yd | |
| Bean & Gone | 250 Southey Green Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Express | 46 Southey Avenue | 265 yd | |
| The Appletree | 415 Herries Road | 618 yd | |
| Beres Pork Shop | 413 Herries Road | 618 yd | |
| Norwood Fish Bar | 411 Herries Road | 618 yd | |
| China Wok | 423a Herries Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 407 Herries Road | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longley Park CROWDER ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Co-Op Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
| Sheffield Wheelchair Sports Club NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL BARNSLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 323.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.