Binsted Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8NS 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 Binsted Crescent, Sheffield, S5 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8LH, S5 8LJ, S5 8LZ, S5 8LB, S5 8LG, S5 8NX, S5 8LL, S5 8LA, S5 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S5 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S5 8NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 28.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 57.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 46% | 43.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 41.9% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 21.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.7% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 14.5% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 20% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.6% 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% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Binsted Crescent was 221.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Binsted Crescent has the 20th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 210th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Binsted Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-06-14 | £199,858 |
| 20 Binsted Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-28 | £215,369 |
| 20 Binsted Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-28 | £215,369 |
| 35 Binsted Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-18 | £210,376 |
| 31 Binsted Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2023-12-07 | £206,169 |
S5 8NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in S5 8NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,257 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 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School Marlcliffe Road , S6 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,316 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 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,734 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 | 3,020 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,789 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 | 3,627 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,838 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 5,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 3B Kilner Retail Park, Kilner Way | 140 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings Ltd) | Unit 4 Kilner Way Retail Park, Kilner Way | 171 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley | 1 Kilner Way | 282 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | White Horse Inn, 104 Halifax Road | 367 yd | |
| Buccaneer's Bay | Unit 4, Foxhill Industrial Estate, Baxter Road | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | 19 Penistone Road North | 371 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | 4 Penistone Road North | 400 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 30 Trafalgar Road | 428 yd | |
| Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute | The Grange, Halifax Road | 496 yd | |
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 92 Halifax Road | 295 yd | |
| Today's Catch | 4 Southey Green Road | 300 yd | |
| Pizza Central | 102 Halifax Road | 308 yd | |
| Rasheeds | 126 Halifax Road | 401 yd | |
| New Taj Mahal | 82 Halifax Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Former 1, Kilner Way | 253 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 367 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 401 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 484 yd | |
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Sheffield PENISTONE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre NIAGARA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Jubilee Sports & Social Club (Sheffield Rangers) JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB CLAY WHEELS LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday (Hillsborough Stadium) HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM LEPPINGS LANE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Sports Hall (Closed) Hillsborough Football Stadium Hillsborough Football Stadium Leppings Lane | 949 yd | |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Academy MIDDLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.