Owlings Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 4WR 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 Owlings Road, Sheffield, S6 4WR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 4WQ, S6 4WT, S6 4WU, S6 4WS, S6 4WG, S6 4RN, S6 4RP, S6 4WF, S6 4RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 4WR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.7% | 41.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 37.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 41% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 30.6% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.6% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 26.3% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 96.2% | 96.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owlings Road was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% lower than the Hillsborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Owlings Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hillsborough and the 773rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Owlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-26 | £197,146 |
| 7 Owlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-13 | £202,348 |
| 40 Owlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-14 | £233,845 |
| 25 Owlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2024-10-25 | £261,804 |
| 15 Owlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-10-25 | £240,962 |
S6 4WR 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,378 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 | 5,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisewood Community Primary School Ben Lane , Wisewood S6 4SD | 2out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School Marlcliffe Road , S6 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxley Primary School Rodney Hill , Loxley S6 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,232 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 3,768 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 | 4,813 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 | 3,904 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 340 yd | |
| The Old Library Tea Room | 77 Laird Road | 529 yd | |
| St Marks Church | St Marks Methodist Church, Dykes Lane | 594 yd | |
| Wadsley Jack | 65 Rural Lane | 653 yd | |
| Wadsley House Social | Wadsley House Social Club, The Drive | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Social Club | 127 Oakland Road | 431 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey | 250 Wadsley Lane | 560 yd | |
| Castle Inn | 111 Dykes Hall Road | 604 yd | |
| Hillsborough Park Bowling Club | Pavilion, Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road | 827 yd | |
| Brass Monkey Brewery Ltd | 185 Middlewood Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6 Kebabish | 197-199 Dykes Hall Road | 434 yd | |
| Oceana | Flat Over, 230 Ben Lane | 538 yd | |
| Hillsborough Grill | 232a Holme Lane | 800 yd | |
| Hillsborough Chinese | 124 Holme Lane | 924 yd | |
| Golden City | 82 Holme Lane | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 206 Dykes Hall Road | 490 yd | |
| Lidl | Stannington Road | 861 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 60-70 Middlewood Road | 916 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 98 Catch Bar Lane | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wisewood Methodist Church BEN LANE | 332 yd | |
| Wisewood Sports Centre LAIRD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Ben Lane BEN LANE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Myers Grove Lane Playing Fields MYERS GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Pinegrove Country Club (Closed) Myers Grove Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 yd |
| Forge Valley School WOOD LANE | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Mousehole Forge (Closed) Mouse Hole Forge Mouse Hole Forge Mousehole | 1,006 yd | |
| Myers Grove School (Closed) Wood Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Hillsborough Sports Arena MIDDLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Body Care Studio (Closed) 333-335 333-335 Middlewood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 185.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.