Barrie Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8RS is located in the Firth Park 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 Barrie Road, Sheffield, S5 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8RT, S5 8RQ, S5 8QJ, S5 8QZ, S5 8RP, S5 8QN, S5 8QY, S5 8RH, S5 8QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S5 8RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 44% | 51.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 32.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.3% | 43.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 29% | 35.7% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8RS this area, 30.7% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 30.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 17% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 12.3% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.8% | 77.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 94.1% | 86.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 86.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrie Road was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrie Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 641st lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Barrie Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2020-10-28 | £103,863 |
| 85 Barrie Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2020-09-21 | £115,258 |
| 89 Barrie Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-10-31 | £108,414 |
| 75 Barrie Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2014-10-15 | £102,129 |
| 73 Barrie Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2008-02-29 | £138,200 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Watermead Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Boynton Road , S5 7HL | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 1,020 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 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 2,882 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 | 2,051 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,935 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,569 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 | 1,521 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 4,519 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean & Gone | 250 Southey Green Road | 317 yd | |
| Food Ranch | 10 Southey Hill | 395 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 7 Southey Hill | 402 yd | |
| Longley 4G Community Centre | Southey Avenue | 431 yd | |
| Scraith Wood Tenants Association | Scraithwood Tara, 37 Scraith Wood Drive | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 294 yd | |
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice | 1a Southey Hill | 370 yd | |
| Shirecliffe Fish Bar | 8 Teynham Road | 465 yd | |
| Taste of China | 10 Teynham Road | 465 yd | |
| The Appletree | 415 Herries Road | 669 yd | |
| Beres Pork Shop | 413 Herries Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 378 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 572 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 407 Herries Road | 729 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 1,076 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Longley Park CROWDER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 246.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.