Dryden Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8HG 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 Dryden Road, Sheffield, S5 8HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8HF, S5 8HS, S5 8HB, S5 8HH, S5 8HA, S5 8HD, S5 8BB, S5 8QU, S5 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 8HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 54.1% | 55.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 44.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 8HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 38.8% | 43.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 34.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (69.5%) 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 | 42.3% | 45.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 24.1% | -13.6% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 18.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 8HG 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 32.2% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 13.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.2% | 76.8% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 92.8% | 83.5% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 83.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dryden Road was 508.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 327.9% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dryden Road has the highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 47th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 284.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dryden Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2023-12-21 | £160,938 |
| 25 Dryden Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-12-17 | £101,335 |
| 24 Dryden Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-12-03 | £112,391 |
| 9 Dryden Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2021-04-28 | £104,819 |
| 7 Dryden Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2014-06-26 | £123,740 |
S5 8HG 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 8HG 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,398 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 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 644 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 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Watermead Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | 2out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 3,077 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 | 2,194 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,197 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 | 3,410 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,952 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 | 1,420 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 4,993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Express | 7 Southey Hill | 138 yd | |
| Food Ranch | 10 Southey Hill | 186 yd | |
| Bean & Gone | 250 Southey Green Road | 228 yd | |
| Longley 4G Community Centre | Southey Avenue | 731 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | White Horse Inn, 104 Halifax Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 183 yd | |
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute | The Grange, Halifax Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice | 1a Southey Hill | 145 yd | |
| New Wok Master Takeaway | 1 Wordsworth Drive | 392 yd | |
| Galaxy Pizza | 2 Wordsworth Drive | 392 yd | |
| Munchies Halifax Road | 146-148 Halifax Road | 725 yd | |
| Today's Catch | 4 Southey Green Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 337 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 393 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 734 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 740 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 137 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.