Hawthorn Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 4LJ 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 Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, S6 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 4LS, S6 4QU, S6 4LL, S6 4QH, S6 4LQ, S6 4QB, S6 4LT, S6 4QJ, S6 4QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 4LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 33.9% | 43.7% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 39.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 52.6% | 55.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 4LJ this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 9% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 44.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 95.9% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.9% | 91.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 92.7% | 91.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn 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 similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-10-10 | £208,991 |
| 103 Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2011-01-14 | £214,478 |
| 99 Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2007-04-02 | £251,729 |
| 99 Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2003-01-24 | £261,688 |
| 101 Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2000-12-01 | £226,455 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, S6 4LJ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Hawthorn Road, Sheffield, S6 4LJ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
S6 4LJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S6 4LJ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,812 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 | 4,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 4,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 5,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Junior School Norris Road , S6 4RH | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Infant School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Primary School Morley Street , G S6 2PL | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Valley Community School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myers Grove School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisewood School and Community Sports College Rural Lane , S6 4BH | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,081 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxley Tertiary College Myers Grove Lane , S6 5JL | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsworth House Educational Centre Elsworth House , Herries Road South S6 1QS | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beeley Wood First and Middle School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeley Wood Senior School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One More Slice | 130 Dykes Lane | 302 yd | |
| St Marks Church | St Marks Methodist Church, Dykes Lane | 326 yd | |
| The Loxley Sports Bar | Yew Tree Inn, Loxley New Road | 339 yd | |
| Holme Lane Deli | 86 Holme Lane | 353 yd | |
| Buttercup | 1a Taplin Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Social Club | 127 Oakland Road | 142 yd | |
| Castle Inn | 111 Dykes Hall Road | 261 yd | |
| Northern Monkey | 8 Middlewood Road | 525 yd | |
| The Owls Nest Bar | 12 Holme Lane | 534 yd | |
| Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd | 185 Middlewood Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Chinese | 124 Holme Lane | 361 yd | |
| Golden City | 82 Holme Lane | 361 yd | |
| Sweet Panda/Greedy Panda | 27 Taplin Road | 371 yd | |
| La Porchetta | 45 Middlewood Road | 405 yd | |
| Hillsborough Grill | 232a Holme Lane | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail | 60-70 Middlewood Road | 404 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 206 Dykes Hall Road | 543 yd | |
| Lidl | Stannington Road | 656 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 1, Bradfield Road | 866 yd | |
| Morrisons | 699 Penistone Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Sports Arena MIDDLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Myers Grove Lane Playing Fields MYERS GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Mousehole Forge (Closed) Mouse Hole Forge Mouse Hole Forge Mousehole | 765 yd | |
| Wisewood Methodist Church BEN LANE | 884 yd | |
| Forge Valley School WOOD LANE | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Body Care Studio (Closed) 333-335 333-335 Middlewood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| Myers Grove School (Closed) Wood Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Wisewood Sports Centre LAIRD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
| Pinegrove Country Club (Closed) Myers Grove Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,080 yd |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE HILLSBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BEULAH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.