Brearley Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8BF 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 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brearley Drive, Sheffield, S5 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8DA, S5 8BX, S5 8BZ, S5 8DB, S5 8BY, S5 8DF, S5 8BW, S5 8DW, S5 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S5 8BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 39.6% | 46.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 39.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 35.8% | 59.3% | 23.5% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 8.6% | -12.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.2% | 17.1% | -30.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 38.1% | 32.5% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.7% | 82.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 98.2% | 75.3% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 75.5% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brearley Drive was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Brearley Drive has the 24th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 753rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Brearley Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2024-10-31 | £156,574 |
| 19 Brearley Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-09-19 | £164,014 |
| 36 Brearley Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-01 | £247,471 |
| 40 Brearley Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-01 | £234,536 |
| 23 Brearley Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-07 | £222,295 |
S5 8BF 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 5,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Halifax Road , Wadsley Bridge S6 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | 2out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,876 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,609 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 | 3,402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,918 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 | 904 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 4,564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 5,149 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Ranch | 10 Southey Hill | 555 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 7 Southey Hill | 572 yd | |
| Bean & Gone | 250 Southey Green Road | 624 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 283 Buchanan Road | 673 yd | |
| Mount Tabor | Mount Tabor Methodist Church, Wordsworth Avenue | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 702 yd | |
| Colley WMC | Flat Over, Colley Working Mens Club, 2 Margetson Road | 804 yd | |
| Wordsworth Tavern | Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 76 Buchanan Road | 439 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 80 Buchanan Road | 439 yd | |
| The Plaice | 1a Southey Hill | 604 yd | |
| Nayabs | 263-265 Buchanan Road | 634 yd | |
| Seriously Smokin | 267 Buchanan Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 845 yd | |
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 944 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Parson Cross Park DEERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Longley Park CROWDER ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 222.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.