Oakwood Avenue is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 9BB 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 Oakwood Avenue, Sheffield, S5 9BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 9AX, S5 9BA, S5 9AY, S5 9AW, S5 9AU, S5 9BD, S5 9AZ, S5 9AS, S35 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S5 9BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.4% | 42% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 36.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 12% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 41.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 16.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9BB this area, 29.6% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 29.6% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 16% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 94.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 99% | 97.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Avenue was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakwood Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Firth Park and the 567th lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 Oakwood Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-12-06 | £166,895 |
| 15 Oakwood Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2014-08-22 | £123,894 |
| 5 Oakwood Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,999 | 2003-06-30 | £174,228 |
| 10 Oakwood Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £33,500 | 2000-08-24 | £148,157 |
| 4 Oakwood Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,950 | 2000-08-11 | £110,344 |
S5 9BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel First School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | - not rated | 557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands School Technology College Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | - not rated | 557 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | - not rated | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,294 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 | 3,934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 416 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 1,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobs + Crumbs | 37 Margetson Crescent | 568 yd | |
| Georges | 143 Chaucer Road | 656 yd | |
| Whitley Hall Cricket Club | Baxter Field, Cinder Hill Lane | 668 yd | |
| The Regency Club | 20 Yew Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beagle | The Beagle, Knutton Crescent | 543 yd | |
| Wordsworth Tavern | Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue | 680 yd | |
| Colley WMC | Flat Over, Colley Working Mens Club, 2 Margetson Road | 835 yd | |
| Jurassica Ltd | 71 Monteney Crescent | 837 yd | |
| The Stocks | 1 Stocks Hill | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lou's Fish + Chips | 49 Margetson Crescent | 568 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Margetson Tara, 47 Margetson Crescent | 570 yd | |
| Lung Fung Take Away | 155 Chaucer Road | 656 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 147 Chaucer Road | 656 yd | |
| Sid's Fish Bar | 44 Wheata Road | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colley Sports Centre (Closed) Remington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 417 yd |
| Yewlands Academy CRESWICK LANE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Yewlands Technology College (Closed) Creswick Lane | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Mansel Primary School (Closed) Mansel Crescent | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Sheffield College Monteney Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Mansel Primary School CHAUCER ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Whitley Hall Cricket Club WHITLEY HALL CRICKET CLUB WHITLEY HALL CRICKET CLUB CINDER HILL LANE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Colley Park BRITLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Ecclesfield Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.