Binsted Gardens is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8NU 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 Gardens, Sheffield, S5 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8PA, S5 8NW, S5 8PD, S5 8NT, S5 8NX, S5 8LT, S5 8LU, S5 8LL, S5 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S5 8NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 8NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 33.4% | 29% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 61.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 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 | 44.8% | 47.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 20% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 12.4% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.7% | 95.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Binsted Gardens was 412.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 301.0% higher than the Hillsborough average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Binsted Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hillsborough and the 73rd highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 432.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Binsted Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-03-18 | £101,626 |
| 11 Binsted Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-06-27 | £259,810 |
| 10 Binsted Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2023-06-09 | £2,619 |
| 9 Binsted Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-04-06 | £201,160 |
| 3 Binsted Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-03 | £207,623 |
S5 8NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirecliffe Junior School Penrith Road , S5 8UA | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Nursery and First School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood High School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,599 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 | 2,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,996 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsworth House Educational Centre Elsworth House , Herries Road South S6 1QS | - not rated | 428 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beeley Wood First and Middle School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeley Wood Senior School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 385 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings Ltd) | Unit 4 Kilner Way Retail Park, Kilner Way | 428 yd | |
| Scraith Wood Tenants Association | Scraithwood Tara, 37 Scraith Wood Drive | 475 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley | 1 Kilner Way | 498 yd | |
| SWFC | Hillsborough Football Stadium, Penistone Road North | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 472 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 19 Penistone Road North | 500 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | 4 Penistone Road North | 545 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 30 Trafalgar Road | 665 yd | |
| Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute | The Grange, Halifax Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoong Too | 224 Penistone Road North | 500 yd | |
| Today's Catch | 4 Southey Green Road | 584 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 92 Halifax Road | 590 yd | |
| Pizza Central | 102 Halifax Road | 602 yd | |
| Rasheeds | 126 Halifax Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Former 1, Kilner Way | 507 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 563 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 654 yd | |
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 676 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Sheffield PENISTONE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre NIAGARA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday (Hillsborough Stadium) HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM LEPPINGS LANE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Sports Hall (Closed) Hillsborough Football Stadium Hillsborough Football Stadium Leppings Lane | 741 yd | |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BEULAH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Body Care Studio (Closed) 333-335 333-335 Middlewood Road | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Jubilee Sports & Social Club (Sheffield Rangers) JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB CLAY WHEELS LANE | grass pitches | 944 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 | 146.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.