Palgrave Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8GT 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 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, S5 8GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8NE, S5 8GS, S5 8NF, S5 8NN, S5 8GQ, S5 8NP, S5 8GJ, S5 8BL, S5 8GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 8GT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 55.3% | 55% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 44.7% | 45% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 8GT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 54% | 57.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 27.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 45.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8GT this area, 32.2% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 32.2% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 19.2% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95% | 83.6% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.4% | 93.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palgrave Road was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palgrave Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 754th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-02-14 | £142,767 |
| 72 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-09 | £160,158 |
| 72 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-01-19 | £86,286 |
| 72 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2021-11-08 | £83,235 |
| 70 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2019-09-06 | £104,861 |
S5 8GT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in S5 8GT 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 | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 92 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 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,230 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 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 3,560 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 | 2,575 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,041 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,444 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 | 1,153 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 4,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 5,024 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 349 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | White Horse Inn, 104 Halifax Road | 444 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 283 Buchanan Road | 510 yd | |
| Eurest/Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Limited, Chaucer Road | 595 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 7 Southey Hill | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute | The Grange, Halifax Road | 519 yd | |
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 683 yd | |
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 760 yd | |
| Chaucer Social Club | 100 Chaucer Close | 795 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 30 Trafalgar Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wok Master Takeaway | 1 Wordsworth Drive | 190 yd | |
| Galaxy Pizza | 2 Wordsworth Drive | 190 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | Unit 1, Wadsley Precinct, 162 Halifax Road | 344 yd | |
| Munchies Halifax Road | 146-148 Halifax Road | 360 yd | |
| Rasheeds | 126 Halifax Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 417 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 444 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 491 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 567 yd | |
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 873 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 | 168.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.