Knutton Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 9NW 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 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, S5 9NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 9NS, S5 9QN, S5 9NN, S5 9NR, S5 9PF, S5 9NP, S5 9NQ, S5 9QP, S5 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S5 9NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 45.1% | 49.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50.9% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 9NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 36.6% | 49.7% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 31.9% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 36.2% | 34.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 9NW this area, 31.9% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 31.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 9.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.2% | 80.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 96.7% | 86.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 85.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knutton Crescent was 108.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knutton Crescent has the 50th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 562nd highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-07-12 | £146,815 |
| 39 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-03-18 | £156,787 |
| 39 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-09-23 | £112,609 |
| 19 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-03-22 | £85,620 |
| 29 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-03-20 | £111,935 |
S5 9NW 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Creswick Lane , Grenoside S35 8NN | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Primary School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,036 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 | 2,860 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,054 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 | 4,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 32 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paces High Green School for Conductive Education Paces High Green Centre , Pack Horse Lane S35 3HY | 3out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges | 143 Chaucer Road | 96 yd | |
| Cobs + Crumbs | 37 Margetson Crescent | 433 yd | |
| Eurest/Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Limited, Chaucer Road | 539 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 283 Buchanan Road | 650 yd | |
| Eight Foot Way | 2 Chaucer Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beagle | The Beagle, Knutton Crescent | 115 yd | |
| Chaucer Social Club | 100 Chaucer Close | 474 yd | |
| Colley WMC | Flat Over, Colley Working Mens Club, 2 Margetson Road | 553 yd | |
| Wordsworth Tavern | Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Fung Take Away | 155 Chaucer Road | 96 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 147 Chaucer Road | 96 yd | |
| Little Lou's Fish + Chips | 49 Margetson Crescent | 433 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Margetson Tara, 47 Margetson Crescent | 474 yd | |
| Nayabs | 263-265 Buchanan Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mansel Primary School CHAUCER ROAD | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Mansel Primary School (Closed) Mansel Crescent | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Yewlands Technology College (Closed) Creswick Lane | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Yewlands Academy CRESWICK LANE | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Colley Sports Centre (Closed) Remington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 582 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Sheffield College Monteney Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Colley Park BRITLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.