Avisford Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8LF 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 Avisford Drive, Sheffield, S5 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8LD, S5 8LX, S5 8LR, S5 8LW, S5 8LQ, S5 8LE, S5 8PB, S5 8NB, S5 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 8LF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 55.7% | 57.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 44.3% | 42.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 8LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 43.3% | 54.8% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 29% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45% | 50.5% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 26.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 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 8LF this area, 32.1% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 32.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 16.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| White | 89.6% | 86.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
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 | 91.7% | 90.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 91.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avisford Drive was 227.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avisford Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 199th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Avisford Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2020-10-02 | £134,926 |
| 16 Avisford Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-03-19 | £115,754 |
| 1 Avisford Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-07-24 | £128,248 |
| 4 Avisford Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2015-04-02 | £88,704 |
| 5 Avisford Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2013-11-25 | £111,831 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Halifax Road , Wadsley Bridge S6 1LB | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Watermead Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,722 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,643 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 | 3,448 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,286 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 | 1,770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 4,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | White Horse Inn, 104 Halifax Road | 421 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 3B Kilner Retail Park, Kilner Way | 431 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings Ltd) | Unit 4 Kilner Way Retail Park, Kilner Way | 450 yd | |
| Scraith Wood Tenants Association | Scraithwood Tara, 37 Scraith Wood Drive | 532 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley | 1 Kilner Way | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 237 yd | |
| Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute | The Grange, Halifax Road | 609 yd | |
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 610 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 19 Penistone Road North | 671 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 30 Trafalgar Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today's Catch | 4 Southey Green Road | 358 yd | |
| Pizza Central | 102 Halifax Road | 427 yd | |
| New Wok Master Takeaway | 1 Wordsworth Drive | 442 yd | |
| Galaxy Pizza | 2 Wordsworth Drive | 442 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 92 Halifax Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 186 yd | |
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 359 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 421 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 443 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Former 1, Kilner Way | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Better Gym Sheffield PENISTONE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre NIAGARA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,038 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.