Vainor Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 4AN 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 Vainor Road, Sheffield, S6 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 4AP, S6 4AY, S6 4AU, S6 4AR, S6 4AS, S6 4AT, S6 4EF, S6 4AF, S6 4AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 4AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S6 4AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 22.4% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 67.2% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 56.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 29.7% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 7% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 49.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 95.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vainor Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Hillsborough average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Vainor Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hillsborough and the 538th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Vainor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,500 | 2022-06-01 | £335,939 |
| 40 Vainor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-08-20 | £352,651 |
| 50 Vainor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-11-07 | £504,500 |
| 16 Vainor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2016-06-03 | £600,520 |
| 56 Vainor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2014-08-08 | £344,102 |
S6 4AN 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 4AN 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 | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School Marlcliffe Road , S6 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisewood Community Primary School Ben Lane , Wisewood S6 4SD | 2out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxley Primary School Rodney Hill , Loxley S6 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,494 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 4,164 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 | 3,175 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 4,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsley House Social | Wadsley House Social Club, The Drive | 214 yd | |
| The Old Library Tea Room | 77 Laird Road | 403 yd | |
| Sheffield Wednesday Training Ground | Former Sheffield Wednesday Fc Training Ground, Middlewood Road | 450 yd | |
| CK's Cafe | 474 Middlewood Road | 555 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 506 Middlewood Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse and Jockey | 250 Wadsley Lane | 243 yd | |
| Sportsman Inn | 183 Worrall Road | 445 yd | |
| Hillsborough Park Bowling Club | Pavilion, Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road | 900 yd | |
| Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd | 185 Middlewood Road | 901 yd | |
| Jubilee Sports & Social Club | Jubilee Sports & Social Club, Clay Wheels Lane | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo Wah | 337 Middlewood Road | 567 yd | |
| S6 Kebabish | 197-199 Dykes Hall Road | 580 yd | |
| Dinemore | 343 Middlewood Road | 596 yd | |
| Greek Blue Sky | 216 Middlewood Road | 619 yd | |
| Pizza Amour | 287 Middlewood Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 206 Dykes Hall Road | 602 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 98 Catch Bar Lane | 718 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Clay Wheels Lane | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlewood Road Mini Soccer Pitch Middlewood Road | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Wisewood Sports Centre LAIRD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Academy MIDDLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Wisewood Methodist Church BEN LANE | 602 yd | |
| Body Care Studio (Closed) 333-335 333-335 Middlewood Road | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday (Hillsborough Stadium) HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM HILLSBOROUGH FOOTBALL STADIUM LEPPINGS LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Sheffield Wednesday Sports Hall (Closed) Hillsborough Football Stadium Hillsborough Football Stadium Leppings Lane | 836 yd | |
| Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre NIAGARA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Middlewood Park WINN GROVE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Ben Lane BEN LANE | grass pitches | 947 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.