Holgate Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 9LD 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 Holgate Crescent, Sheffield, S5 9LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 9GX, S5 9LF, S5 9LA, S5 9LG, S5 9LE, S5 9GZ, S5 9FT, S5 9JA, S5 7WX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S5 9LD is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 39.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 39.3% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 11.2% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.6% | 43.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 29.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 9LD this area, 38.3% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.8% | 38.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 12.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| 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 African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94% | 85.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 95.1% | 89.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 89.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holgate Crescent was 233.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holgate Crescent has the 17th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Firth Park and the 187th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Holgate Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-01-30 | £135,249 |
| 60 Holgate Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-30 | £264,250 |
| 75 Holgate Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-06-17 | £182,022 |
| 98 Holgate Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-02-05 | £106,074 |
| 100 Holgate Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2019-01-11 | £155,567 |
S5 9LD 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Nursery and Infant School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Nursery First School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Primary School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Primary School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Community Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Business and Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands School Technology College Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | - not rated | 1,388 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 | 2,962 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 | 1,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 2,759 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 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Academy Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 1out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deerlands School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | - not rated | 679 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 730 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 669 yd | |
| Ecco Tap Bar and Bistro | 244a High Greave | 922 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 283 Buchanan Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Tavern | Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue | 457 yd | |
| Colley WMC | Flat Over, Colley Working Mens Club, 2 Margetson Road | 519 yd | |
| The Beagle | The Beagle, Knutton Crescent | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's Fish Bar | 44 Wheata Road | 378 yd | |
| Aris Spices | 36 Wheata Road | 378 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Margetson Tara, 47 Margetson Crescent | 638 yd | |
| Little Lou's Fish + Chips | 49 Margetson Crescent | 669 yd | |
| La Pizza & Curries | 97 Lindsay Avenue | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Cross Park DEERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Sheffield College Monteney Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Colley Park BRITLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Colley Sports Centre (Closed) Remington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 719 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.