Emerson Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 7SU 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 Emerson Crescent, Sheffield, S5 7SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 7SW, S5 7TD, S5 7ST, S5 7SZ, S5 7TY, S5 7SE, S5 7SP, S5 7SB, S5 7TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 7SU is primarily male, with 66.4% 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 | 35.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -17.4% |
| Male | 64.9% | 66.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 17.4% |
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 7SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% 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 | 62.1% | 65.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -37.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 20% | 17.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (50.4%) 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 | 25.3% | 14.7% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -33.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.7% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 30.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 18.1% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 10.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 7SU this area, 35.8% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49% | 35.8% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 19% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 81.1% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 95.5% | 83.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 84% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.3% | 76.7% | -28.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 46.2% | 13.5% | 32.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerson Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Firth Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Emerson Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2008-09-05 | £76,569 |
S5 7SU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 5,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Nursery and Infant School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | - not rated | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | - not rated | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Community Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Junior School Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 2,278 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 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Community Arts College Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood High School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 5,445 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 | 852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 852 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,430 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 | 2,336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,092 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 | 285 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 1,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 824 Barnsley Road | 654 yd | |
| Soowe's Coffee Pot Cafe | 840 Barnsley Road | 668 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Site Of Former 822, Barnsley Road | 669 yd | |
| Midshire Catering Services Limited | Longley Park Sixth Form College, Horninglow Road | 850 yd | |
| Stubbin Community Meeting Room | 45 Fairthorn Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Lane Top W.M.C. | 45-53 Hatfield House Lane | 709 yd | |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club | Shiregreen Cricket Club, Hatfield House Lane | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Pizza & Kebab | 107 Lindsay Avenue | 257 yd | |
| La Pizza & Curries | 97 Lindsay Avenue | 258 yd | |
| Catch Express | 99 Lindsay Avenue | 261 yd | |
| Timmy's | Post Office, 103 Lindsay Avenue | 277 yd | |
| Pizza Concord Ltd | 7 Elm Lane | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Job Lot | c/o Kwik Save, 939 Barnsley Road | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longley Park CROWDER ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Parson Cross Park DEERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Co-Op Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 983 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.