Penrith Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8UG 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 Penrith Road, Sheffield, S5 8UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8TF, S5 8UL, S5 8TN, S5 8UE, S5 8QX, S5 8QS, S5 8TE, S5 8TA, S5 8TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 8UG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.6% 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 | 59.1% | 59.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 8.6% |
| Male | 40.9% | 40.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -8.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 27% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 29.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 27.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55.9%) 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 | 26.3% | 21.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -26.7% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 34.2% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 37.8% | 31.6% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 8UG this area, 60.2% 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.2% | 60.2% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 42.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 7.4% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 11.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 87.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.8% | 94.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 94.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.5% | 76.7% | -28.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 50% | 13.5% | 36.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrith Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Firth Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 Penrith Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-06-16 | £202,371 |
| 287 Penrith Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2016-12-22 | £159,577 |
| 287 Penrith Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-04-07 | £258,562 |
| 285 Penrith Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £41,000 | 1997-09-02 | £217,774 |
| 289 Penrith Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £49,950 | 1996-09-20 | £255,932 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S5 8UG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 127 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 5,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 5,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirecliffe Junior School Penrith Road , S5 8UA | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermead Nursery Infant School Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Watermead Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Boynton Road , S5 7HL | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | - not rated | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,340 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood High School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,560 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 | 4,003 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 | 2,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,865 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,211 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,629 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 | 693 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beeley Wood First and Middle School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeley Wood Senior School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scraith Wood Tenants Association | Scraithwood Tara, 37 Scraith Wood Drive | 257 yd | |
| Bean & Gone | 250 Southey Green Road | 658 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 7 Southey Hill | 704 yd | |
| Food Ranch | 10 Southey Hill | 721 yd | |
| Longley 4G Community Centre | Southey Avenue | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 361 yd | |
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirecliffe Fish Bar | 8 Teynham Road | 281 yd | |
| Taste of China | 10 Teynham Road | 281 yd | |
| The Plaice | 1a Southey Hill | 671 yd | |
| New Wok Master Takeaway | 1 Wordsworth Drive | 890 yd | |
| Galaxy Pizza | 2 Wordsworth Drive | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 398 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 407 Herries Road | 989 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 1,012 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BEULAH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 yd |
| Sheffield College (Hillsborough College) LIVESEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,075 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.