St Leonards Street, Sheffield, S6 1FN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 1FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	51.3%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	45.8%	48.7%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	27.1%	26.9%	-0.2%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	39.6%	-7.6%	44.2%	-4.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	4%	7.7%	3.7%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	21.1%	25.3%	4.2%	6.1%	19.2%

Health

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	37.8%	32.7%	-5.1%	48.4%	-15.7%
Good health	31.6%	40.3%	8.7%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	27.6%	19.9%	-7.7%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	3.1%	5.6%	2.5%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 S6 1FN this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.7%	33.3%	-5.4%	18.2%	15.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	9.3%	-7.3%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	7.1%	-7.0%	13.4%	-6.3%
Apprenticeship	7%	9.3%	2.3%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7%	12.6%	5.6%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	26.2%	14.1%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	4.5%	2.2%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.1%	97.4%	2.3%	81.4%	16.0%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	94.7%	95.4%	0.7%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	95.4%	0.7%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.1%	3.7%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	20.9%	13.5%	7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is S6 1FN dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around S6 1FN was 213.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

S6 1FN has the 21st highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 228th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 366.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S6 1FN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sheffield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Leonards Street, Sheffield, S6 1FN

Estimated Average Property Prices for S6 1FN

Average Price
£48,871

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£48,871

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in S6 1FN

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£19,000	2002-10-18	£47,332
13, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£15,000	1999-06-25	£59,516

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S6 1FN

Employment

S6 1FN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S6 1FN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	6
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fox Hill Primary Keats Road , S6 1AZ	3out of 4	799 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	910 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meynell Community Primary School Meynell Road , S5 8GN	2out of 4	1,084 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marlcliffe Community Primary School Marlcliffe Road , S6 4AJ	3out of 4	1,514 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mansel Primary Chaucer Road , Sheffield A S5 9QN	3out of 4	1,591 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH	2out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN	1out of 4	1,686 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL	3out of 4	2,067 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE	- not rated	3,087 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG	3out of 4	3,472 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG	- not rated	3,748 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX	- not rated	4,579 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE	- not rated	4,692 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG	3out of 4	5,290 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN	3out of 4	1,588 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE	3out of 4	2,779 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS	- not rated	4,963 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN	- not rated	5,434 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Foxhill Tandoori	267 Fox Hill Road	150 yd
The Edge	271 Fox Hill Road	150 yd
Buccaneer's Bay	Unit 4, Foxhill Industrial Estate, Baxter Road	563 yd
Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley	1 Kilner Way	817 yd
Eight Foot Way	2 Chaucer Road	880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fox & Hounds	250 Fox Hill Road	217 yd
Pheasant Inn	30 Trafalgar Road	650 yd
Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute	The Grange, Halifax Road	719 yd
Jubilee Sports & Social Club	Jubilee Sports & Social Club, Clay Wheels Lane	802 yd
New Bridge Inn	4 Penistone Road North	809 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beijing House	269 Fox Hill Road	190 yd
Popeyes Express	39 Wolfe Road	530 yd
Panku	Asda, Chaucer Road	839 yd
Papa Johns	92 Halifax Road	844 yd
Domino's Pizzas	Unit 1, Wadsley Precinct, 162 Halifax Road	862 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	2 Clay Wheels Lane	802 yd
Tesco Stores Limited	Former 1, Kilner Way	816 yd
One Stop	90 Halifax Road	897 yd
Lidl UK Ltd	170 Halifax Road	902 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jubilee Sports & Social Club (Sheffield Rangers) JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB JUBILEE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB CLAY WHEELS LANE	grass pitches	644 yd
Better Gym Sheffield PENISTONE ROAD NORTH	health and fitness suite	959 yd
Meynell Primary School MEYNELL ROAD	grass pitches	971 yd
Middlewood Park WINN GROVE	grass pitches	991 yd
Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre NIAGARA ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	1,032 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.