Standish Avenue is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 8XQ 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 Standish Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 8YB, S5 8XD, S5 8XA, S5 8XE, S5 8YA, S4 7DW, S5 8XW, S5 8XX, S5 8YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 8XQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 48.8% | 52.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 26.3% | 33.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 50% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 27% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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 | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 13% | 23.9% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 21.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 62.7% | 57.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 79% | 77.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 77.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 13% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Muslim | 27.6% | 6.5% | 21.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Standish Avenue was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Standish Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 739th lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Standish Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2026-01-15 | £167,215 |
| 11 Standish Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-05 | £198,645 |
| 16 Standish Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-07 | £174,580 |
| 2 Standish Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-03-31 | £191,844 |
| 14 Standish Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2016-11-11 | £185,133 |
S5 8XQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 3,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Firshill Crescent , S4 7BX | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Firshill Crescent , S4 7BX | - not rated | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield Primary Academy Orphanage Road , S3 9AN | - not rated | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Hill Nursery Infant School Orphanage Road , S3 9AN | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Busk Meadow Nursery Infant School Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XJ | - not rated | 734 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 | 718 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 2,268 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 | 1,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,865 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 | 3,726 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 | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 3,824 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 | 1,357 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 188 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsworth House Educational Centre Elsworth House , Herries Road South S6 1QS | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United Academy | Sheffield United Football Academy, 614a Firshill Crescent | 459 yd | |
| Intensive Support Service (ISS) NHS | Roe Wood Bungalow, 30 Firshill Rise | 504 yd | |
| Sheaf Training | Sheaf Training, Norwood Drive | 717 yd | |
| Pitstop | 420 Pitsmoor Road | 752 yd | |
| Golden Piggy Restaurant | 408 Pitsmoor Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, Pitsmoor Road | 685 yd | |
| Pitsmoor Inn | 448 Pitsmoor Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Master | 27 Longley Avenue West | 634 yd | |
| Millenium Spice | 25 Longley Avenue West | 667 yd | |
| Tees Chippy | 31 Longley Avenue West | 667 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 418 Pitsmoor Road | 752 yd | |
| Rutland Sandwich Shop | 162 Rutland Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Health And Fitness (Closed) Shirecliffe Road | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Heliport Site Recreation Ground COOKS WOOD ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 426 yd |
| The Sheffield United Academy SHEFFIELD UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY SHEFFIELD UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY FIRSHILL CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Sheffield Ski Village (Closed) Vale Road | ski slopes | 754 yd |
| Parkwood College (Closed) Parkwood Road | grass pitches | 867 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.