Knutton Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S5 9NX 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 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S5 9AT, S5 9NY, S5 9NZ, S5 9PF, S5 9AS, S5 9NU, S35 8NJ, S5 9AD, S5 9AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S5 9NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 36.1% | 44.8% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 38% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.4% | 43.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 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 9NX this area, 31.6% 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52% | 31.6% | -20.4% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.4% | 13.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.5% | 91.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 97.2% | 90% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 90.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knutton Crescent was 181.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knutton Crescent has the 30th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-02-15 | £155,691 |
| 53 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-08-31 | £57,795 |
| 66 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2022-07-01 | £117,098 |
| 73 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-04-07 | £163,745 |
| 66 Knutton Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-09-10 | £108,842 |
S5 9NX 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 222 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 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Primary School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,782 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,879 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 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 5,068 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 | 249 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 1,758 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 | 5,050 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 | 299 yd | |
| Cobs + Crumbs | 37 Margetson Crescent | 352 yd | |
| Eurest/Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Limited, Chaucer Road | 799 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 283 Buchanan Road | 889 yd | |
| Whitley Hall Cricket Club | Baxter Field, Cinder Hill Lane | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beagle | The Beagle, Knutton Crescent | 178 yd | |
| Colley WMC | Flat Over, Colley Working Mens Club, 2 Margetson Road | 586 yd | |
| Wordsworth Tavern | Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Chaucer Social Club | 100 Chaucer Close | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Fung Take Away | 155 Chaucer Road | 299 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 147 Chaucer Road | 299 yd | |
| Little Lou's Fish + Chips | 49 Margetson Crescent | 352 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Margetson Tara, 47 Margetson Crescent | 382 yd | |
| Nayabs | 263-265 Buchanan Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mansel Primary School CHAUCER ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Mansel Primary School (Closed) Mansel Crescent | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Yewlands Technology College (Closed) Creswick Lane | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Yewlands Academy CRESWICK LANE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Colley Sports Centre (Closed) Remington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 387 yd |
| Sheffield College Monteney Site (Closed) | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Colley Park BRITLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Whitley Hall Cricket Club WHITLEY HALL CRICKET CLUB WHITLEY HALL CRICKET CLUB CINDER HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Adlington Road Playing Fields (Closed) Adlington Road | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.