Holgate Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 9LF 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 Road, Sheffield, S5 9LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 9LG, S5 9LE, S5 9LD, S5 7WX, S5 9LJ, S5 9LL, S5 9GX, S5 9HA, S5 7WY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S5 9LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.6% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.4% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 9LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 39.4% | 43.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 39.6% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 41.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 9LF this area, 29% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 29% | -15.1% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 21% | 9.3% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 86.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 96.2% | 87.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 87.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holgate Road was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holgate Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 829th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Holgate Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-29 | £183,892 |
| 1 Holgate Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-24 | £144,252 |
| 67 Holgate Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-07-07 | £98,711 |
| 55 Holgate Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-03-12 | £157,400 |
| 71 Holgate Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-02-05 | £122,078 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteney Primary School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries Crowder Avenue , S5 7QG | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield Primary School High Street , Ecclesfield S35 9UD | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,916 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 2,875 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 | 3,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,168 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 | 796 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 5,257 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 611 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 283 Buchanan Road | 909 yd | |
| Eurest/Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Limited, Chaucer Road | 993 yd | |
| Mount Tabor | Mount Tabor Methodist Church, Wordsworth Avenue | 1,034 yd | |
| Ecco Tap Bar and Bistro | 244a High Greave | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colley WMC | Flat Over, Colley Working Mens Club, 2 Margetson Road | 422 yd | |
| Wordsworth Tavern | Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue | 442 yd | |
| The Beagle | The Beagle, Knutton Crescent | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's Fish Bar | 44 Wheata Road | 464 yd | |
| Aris Spices | 36 Wheata Road | 464 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Margetson Tara, 47 Margetson Crescent | 586 yd | |
| Little Lou's Fish + Chips | 49 Margetson Crescent | 611 yd | |
| Shanghai | 76 Buchanan Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Cross Park DEERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Sheffield College Monteney Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Colley Sports Centre (Closed) Remington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 702 yd |
| Colley Park BRITLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 264.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.