Rawson Spring Way is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 1PG is located in the Hillsborough 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 Rawson Spring Way, Sheffield, S6 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S6 1PG is primarily male, with 64.6% of the population 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 | 33.3% | 35.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -15.6% |
| Male | 66.7% | 64.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 15.6% |
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 S6 1PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 77.5% | 67.3% | -10.2% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.2% | 17.7% | 11.5% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.6% | 27.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -21.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 23% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 11.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 23.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 20.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 8.8% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 16.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 88.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 92.6% | 91.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawson Spring Way was 256.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.2% higher than the Firth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawson Spring Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Firth Park and the 169th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Shutters Rawson Spring Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-04-01 | £569,152 |
| Northern Fabrications Rawson Spring Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-08-25 | £271,129 |
| Complete Shutter Services Ltd Rawson Spring Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-01-14 | £307,064 |
S6 1PG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School Marlcliffe Road , S6 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Halifax Road , Wadsley Bridge S6 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Ripley Street , S6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Watermead Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 3,576 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 | 3,186 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,607 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Treats Cafe & Bakery | 989 Penistone Road | 306 yd | |
| SWFC | Hillsborough Football Stadium, Penistone Road North | 386 yd | |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre | Beulah Road | 455 yd | |
| Scraith Wood Tenants Association | Scraithwood Tara, 37 Scraith Wood Drive | 523 yd | |
| Sheffield Sports Stadium | Owlerton Sports Stadium, Penistone Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forty Foot | The Forty Foot, Wordsworth Avenue | 793 yd | |
| Hillsborough Park Bowling Club | Pavilion, Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road | 840 yd | |
| Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd | 185 Middlewood Road | 840 yd | |
| The Hillsborough Club | Hillsborough Working Mens Club, Bradfield Road | 894 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 19 Penistone Road North | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoong Too | 224 Penistone Road North | 470 yd | |
| Long Hing | 71-73 Leppings Lane | 580 yd | |
| Tracey's Sandwich Bar | 95 Leppings Lane | 580 yd | |
| Four Lanes Fisheries | 156 Leppings Lane | 642 yd | |
| The Proud Potato | 182 Middlewood Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | 98 Catch Bar Lane | 654 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 1, Bradfield Road | 894 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Wordsworth Avenue | 958 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Former 1, Kilner Way | 984 yd | |
| Co-op Convenience Store | 261-263 Southey Green Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BEULAH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday (Hillsborough Stadium) HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM LEPPINGS LANE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Sports Hall (Closed) Hillsborough Football Stadium Hillsborough Football Stadium Leppings Lane | 535 yd | |
| Shirecliffe Junior School (Closed) Penrith Road | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy LONGLEY AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Body Care Studio (Closed) 333-335 333-335 Middlewood Road | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Sheffield College (Hillsborough College) LIVESEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Better Gym Sheffield PENISTONE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Cookson Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Hillsborough Sports Arena MIDDLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.