Colley Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 9GT is located in the East Ecclesfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colley Road, Sheffield, S5 9GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 9GP, S5 9GN, S5 9GL, S5 9GR, S5 9HB, S5 9GA, S5 9FD, S5 9GU, S5 9FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 9GT is primarily male, with 57.5% of the population 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 | 41.9% | 42.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 58.1% | 57.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 9GT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 38.6% | 53% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 29.3% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 3.9% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (45.6%) 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 | 13.6% | 21.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -26.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 23.8% | -16.5% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 29.8% | 33.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 20.5% |
| Bad health | 11% | 17.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 13.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 9GT this area, 34.8% 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.3% | 34.8% | -19.5% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 17.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 93.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 97.4% | 94.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colley Road was 174.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% higher than the East Ecclesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colley Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield and the 319th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Colley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-05-13 | £218,076 |
| 57 Colley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-02-24 | £139,626 |
| 49 Colley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-28 | £155,255 |
| 25 Colley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-08-10 | £132,787 |
| 75 Colley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-30 | £215,417 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteney Primary School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Brook Primary School Hartley Brook Road , Shiregreen S5 0JF | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield Primary School High Street , Ecclesfield S35 9UD | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , Sheffield Lane Top S5 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Primary School Beck Road , S5 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecco Tap Bar and Bistro | 244a High Greave | 208 yd | |
| Queenies Fish and Chips | 122 Hartley Brook Road | 719 yd | |
| The Calvary Events and Caterers | Rear of, 122 Hartley Brook Road | 723 yd | |
| Soowe's Coffee Pot Cafe | 840 Barnsley Road | 1,061 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Site Of Former 822, Barnsley Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Hotel | 122 High Street | 934 yd | |
| Wordsworth Tavern | Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's Fish Bar | 44 Wheata Road | 689 yd | |
| Aris Spices | 36 Wheata Road | 689 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 62 Swanbourne Road | 698 yd | |
| Oasis Takeaway | 125 Hartley Brook Road | 759 yd | |
| Timmy's | Post Office, 103 Lindsay Avenue | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Job Lot | c/o Kwik Save, 939 Barnsley Road | 732 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 149 High Street | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colley Park BRITLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Parson Cross Park DEERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Sheffield College Monteney Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.