Scraith Wood Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8UP 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 Scraith Wood Drive, Sheffield, S5 8UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8TH, S5 8UE, S5 8NY, S5 8UD, S5 8UG, S5 8TW, S5 8TX, S5 8LP, S5 8UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 8UP 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 8UP 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 Scraith Wood Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Scraith Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-11-14 | £164,190 |
| 127 Scraith Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-06 | £168,103 |
| 105 Scraith Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-11-17 | £75,469 |
| 85 Scraith Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-10-14 | £99,699 |
| 55 Scraith Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-11-21 | £86,435 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S5 8UP 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 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 5,211 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 | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermead Nursery Infant School Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Watermead Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | - not rated | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Halifax Road , Wadsley Bridge S6 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 2,555 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 | 187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood High School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,616 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 | 4,263 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 | 2,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,249 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 | 2,850 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,828 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 | 435 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beeley Wood First and Middle School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeley Wood Senior School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 2,096 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 | 13 yd | |
| SWFC | Hillsborough Football Stadium, Penistone Road North | 816 yd | |
| Divine Treats Cafe & Bakery | 989 Penistone Road | 821 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 3B Kilner Retail Park, Kilner Way | 821 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings Ltd) | Unit 4 Kilner Way Retail Park, Kilner Way | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 369 yd | |
| Southey Social Club | 170 Southey Green Road | 765 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 19 Penistone Road North | 980 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | 4 Penistone Road North | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirecliffe Fish Bar | 8 Teynham Road | 467 yd | |
| Taste of China | 10 Teynham Road | 467 yd | |
| Hoong Too | 224 Penistone Road North | 845 yd | |
| The Plaice | 1a Southey Hill | 860 yd | |
| Today's Catch | 4 Southey Green Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 519 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 562 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Former 1, Kilner Way | 942 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | 170 Halifax Road | 957 yd | |
| One Stop | 90 Halifax Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BEULAH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Flex Fitness (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Southey Hill | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Better Gym Sheffield PENISTONE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Sheffield College (Hillsborough College) LIVESEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday (Hillsborough Stadium) HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM LEPPINGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Sports Hall (Closed) Hillsborough Football Stadium Hillsborough Football Stadium Leppings Lane | 1,009 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.