Kinder Gardens is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 7WZ 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 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kinder Gardens, Sheffield, S5 7WZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 7WE, S5 7SD, S5 7XA, S5 7SE, S5 7SS, S5 7RE, S5 7SN, S5 7ST, S5 7SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S5 7WZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7WZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 41.3% | 46% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 39.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 39% | 41.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 7WZ this area, 31.9% 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 31.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.2% | 83.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 89.5% | 88.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kinder Gardens was 115.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kinder Gardens has the 51st highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Firth Park and the 527th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Kinder Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-10-21 | £163,999 |
| 10 Kinder Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-10-29 | £164,585 |
| 8 Kinder Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2018-06-01 | £127,071 |
| 9 Kinder Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2017-07-05 | £98,183 |
| 10 Kinder Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2017-04-28 | £156,003 |
S5 7WZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 55 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Community Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Junior School Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,289 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 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Community Arts College Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,447 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,184 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 | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,359 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 | 76 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 126 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community special school | 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 | 782 yd | |
| Soowe's Coffee Pot Cafe | 840 Barnsley Road | 788 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Site Of Former 822, Barnsley Road | 789 yd | |
| Ecco Tap Bar and Bistro | 244a High Greave | 1,000 yd | |
| Midshire Catering Services Limited | Longley Park Sixth Form College, Horninglow Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Lane Top W.M.C. | 45-53 Hatfield House Lane | 838 yd | |
| Shiregreen Cricket Club | Shiregreen Cricket Club, Hatfield House Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Pizza & Kebab | 107 Lindsay Avenue | 69 yd | |
| La Pizza & Curries | 97 Lindsay Avenue | 70 yd | |
| Catch Express | 99 Lindsay Avenue | 77 yd | |
| Timmy's | Post Office, 103 Lindsay Avenue | 98 yd | |
| Shanghai | 76 Buchanan Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Job Lot | c/o Kwik Save, 939 Barnsley Road | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Cross Park DEERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Longley Park CROWDER ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College HORNINGLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.