Adlington Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8BP is located in the Southey 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 Adlington Crescent, Sheffield, S5 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8BQ, S5 8AQ, S5 8AZ, S5 8BJ, S5 8BS, S5 8BR, S5 8BU, S5 8AX, S5 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S5 8BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 56.1% | 61.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 23.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 8.5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 45.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8BP this area, 32.5% 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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46% | 32.5% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 15.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 83.4% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 90.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 91.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adlington Crescent was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adlington Crescent has the 18th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Firth Park and the 586th lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Adlington Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-06-13 | £187,411 |
| 9 Adlington Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-11-15 | £121,957 |
| 5 Adlington Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-16 | £135,108 |
| 35 Adlington Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-11-19 | £120,914 |
| 67 Adlington Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2020-11-24 | £114,343 |
S5 8BP 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 5,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Green Community Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Junior School Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Nursery and Infant School Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood High School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | - not rated | 1,391 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 | 3,629 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 | 2,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,686 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 | 3,629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tabor | Mount Tabor Methodist Church, Wordsworth Avenue | 350 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 283 Buchanan Road | 396 yd | |
| Eurest/Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Limited, Chaucer Road | 557 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 7 Southey Hill | 561 yd | |
| Food Ranch | 10 Southey Hill | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 678 yd | |
| Colley WMC | Flat Over, Colley Working Mens Club, 2 Margetson Road | 789 yd | |
| Chaucer Social Club | 100 Chaucer Close | 856 yd | |
| Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute | The Grange, Halifax Road | 940 yd | |
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nayabs | 263-265 Buchanan Road | 362 yd | |
| Seriously Smokin | 267 Buchanan Road | 362 yd | |
| Tracy's Kitchen | 267 Buchanan Road | 362 yd | |
| Sanco's Pizza | 281 Buchanan Road | 362 yd | |
| New Wok Master Takeaway | 1 Wordsworth Drive | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 536 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 814 yd | |
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 836 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 840 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Parson Cross Park DEERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 893 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 | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.