Longley Avenue West is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8WB is located in the Burngreave 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 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, S5 8WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8WA, S5 7DP, S5 7DR, S5 7DE, S5 8WS, S5 7DQ, S5 8XH, S5 7JH, S5 8XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 8WB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 54.6% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.4% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 8WB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 44.5% | 48% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 22.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 17% | 16% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 (64.2%) 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 | 29.4% | 37.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 27.1% | -13.4% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 21% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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 8WB this area, 41.6% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.8% | 41.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 23.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 16.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.9% | 64.8% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 91% | 78.2% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 78.5% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longley Avenue West was 175.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longley Avenue West has the 32nd highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 312th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-21 | £167,115 |
| 12 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-05-04 | £136,748 |
| 20 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-12-04 | £105,384 |
| 60 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-08-07 | £71,390 |
| 34 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-04-16 | £106,409 |
S5 8WB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 4,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busk Meadow Nursery Infant School Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XJ | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Boynton Road , S5 7HL | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Primary School Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermead Nursery Infant School Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 2,434 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 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,186 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 | 1,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,027 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 | 1,981 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 584 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsworth House Educational Centre Elsworth House , Herries Road South S6 1QS | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro 55 | The Meadow, 30 Busk Meadow | 235 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | 405 Herries Road | 399 yd | |
| Sheffield United Academy | Sheffield United Football Academy, 614a Firshill Crescent | 516 yd | |
| Sheaf Training | Sheaf Training, Norwood Drive | 675 yd | |
| Intensive Support Service (ISS) NHS | Roe Wood Bungalow, 30 Firshill Rise | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millenium Spice | 25 Longley Avenue West | 44 yd | |
| Tees Chippy | 31 Longley Avenue West | 44 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 27 Longley Avenue West | 99 yd | |
| The Appletree | 415 Herries Road | 441 yd | |
| Beres Pork Shop | 413 Herries Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 407 Herries Road | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield United Academy SHEFFIELD UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY SHEFFIELD UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY FIRSHILL CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Impact Health And Fitness (Closed) Shirecliffe Road | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Co-Op Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
| Heliport Site Recreation Ground COOKS WOOD ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.