Owen Close is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 1AS 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 Owen Close, Sheffield, S6 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 1BA, S6 1AT, S6 1AQ, S6 1AR, S6 1AJ, S6 1AG, S6 1BE, S6 1BP, S6 1AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 1AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.7% | 39.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 40.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.9% | 43% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 26.4% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 11.9% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 15.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 21.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.3% | 90.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95% | 94.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owen Close was 211.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Owen Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 235th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Owen Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-03-20 | £149,750 |
| 2 Owen Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-05-24 | £141,337 |
| 14 Owen Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-01-27 | £100,208 |
| 6 Owen Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2012-01-24 | £141,016 |
| 18 Owen Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2010-03-18 | £121,882 |
S6 1AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 732 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 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN | 2out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Halifax Road , Wadsley Bridge S6 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 1out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,485 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 3,628 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 | 4,850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 5,113 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 | 777 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 2,391 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 | 5,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Foot Way | 2 Chaucer Road | 540 yd | |
| Georges | 143 Chaucer Road | 668 yd | |
| Eurest/Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Limited, Chaucer Road | 824 yd | |
| Foxhill Tandoori | 267 Fox Hill Road | 850 yd | |
| The Edge | 271 Fox Hill Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Social Club | 100 Chaucer Close | 518 yd | |
| The Beagle | The Beagle, Knutton Crescent | 779 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | 250 Fox Hill Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda, Chaucer Road | 498 yd | |
| Popeyes Express | 39 Wolfe Road | 604 yd | |
| Lung Fung Take Away | 155 Chaucer Road | 668 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 147 Chaucer Road | 668 yd | |
| Beijing House | 269 Fox Hill Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Chaucer Road | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mansel Primary School CHAUCER ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Mansel Primary School (Closed) Mansel Crescent | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Yewlands Technology College (Closed) Creswick Lane | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Yewlands Academy CRESWICK LANE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Chaucer School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 811 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 | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.