Bradfield Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 2BU is located in the Hillsborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradfield Road, Sheffield, S6 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 2BW, S6 2BX, S6 2BT, S6 2BH, S6 2BS, S6 2LB, S6 2BB, S6 2BA, S6 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S6 2BU is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 48.9% | 44.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 55.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 | 37.7% | 37.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 32.4% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 21% | 16.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 7.3% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (70%) 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 | 31.6% | 30.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 39.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 21.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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 S6 2BU this area, 28.6% 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 | 32.5% | 28.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 27% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 95.5% | 84% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 83.3% | -11.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hillsborough average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Regent Court Bradfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-08-13 | £80,644 |
| 72 Regent Court Bradfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2024-02-02 | £58,150 |
| 64 Regent Court Bradfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2022-11-18 | £78,824 |
| 85 Regent Court Bradfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2022-10-07 | £63,447 |
| 53 Regent Court Bradfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-02-18 | £96,439 |
S6 2BU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S6 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,608 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 | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Ripley Street , S6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Primary School Morley Street , S6 2PL | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkley Primary School Burnaby Crescent , Walkley S6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 3,759 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 | 3,740 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 4,662 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 | 2,625 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sette Colli Restorante | Bradfield Road | 11 yd | |
| Dunkin | 803 Penistone Road | 152 yd | |
| Swann Morton Ltd | Penn Works, Owlerton Green | 194 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 801 Penistone Road | 213 yd | |
| Riverside Fish & Chips | 564 Langsett Road | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillsborough Club | Hillsborough Working Mens Club, Bradfield Road | 92 yd | |
| The Shakey | 196 Bradfield Road | 171 yd | |
| Northern Monkey | 8 Middlewood Road | 282 yd | |
| The Owls Nest Bar | 12 Holme Lane | 309 yd | |
| Riverside | 383 Walkley Lane | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Wok | 131 Bradfield Road | 125 yd | |
| Red Rose | 139 Bradfield Road | 171 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Middlewood Road | 284 yd | |
| Helen's | 32 Middlewood Road | 284 yd | |
| Sang Lung | 415 Langsett Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 1, Bradfield Road | 92 yd | |
| Morrisons | 699 Penistone Road | 268 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 60-70 Middlewood Road | 400 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Units 3 & 4, Flora Street | 598 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 206 Dykes Hall Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Sports Arena MIDDLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Burton Street Foundation CAPEL BUILDING CAPEL BUILDING BURTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BEULAH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Sheffield College (Hillsborough College) LIVESEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Walkley Primary School BURNABY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 957 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday (Hillsborough Stadium) HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM LEPPINGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Sports Hall (Closed) Hillsborough Football Stadium Hillsborough Football Stadium Leppings Lane | 1,034 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.