King Edwards, Rivelin, Sheffield, S6 5SQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S6 5SQ is primarily male, with 53.1% 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	46.4%	46.9%	0.5%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	53.6%	53.1%	-0.5%	49.0%	4.1%

Partnership Status

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 5SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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	23.2%	21.4%	-1.8%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	62.1%	-3.5%	44.2%	17.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	3.3%	1.4%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	4%	8.3%	4.3%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	4%	5.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	44.6%	46.9%	2.3%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	39.9%	33.8%	-6.1%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	10.1%	13.1%	3.0%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	3.6%	5%	1.4%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 5SQ this area, 9.1% 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 53.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	9.1%	-6.1%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	4.2%	-5.1%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	11.9%	-2.0%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	4%	6.3%	2.3%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	14%	0.8%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	41.1%	53.1%	12.0%	33.8%	19.3%
Other	3.3%	1.4%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	1.0%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	97%	91.4%	-5.6%	81.4%	10.0%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	98.2%	91.4%	-6.8%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	1.3%	1.8%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	91.4%	-6.8%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Spain	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is King Edwards Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edwards was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Crookes and Crosspool average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

King Edwards has the 40th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Crookes and Crosspool and the 570th lowest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S6 5SQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on King Edwards are based on 108 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sheffield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for King Edwards, Rivelin, Sheffield, S6 5SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S6 5SQ

Average Price
£490,867

Semi-Detached
£745,955

Terraced
£497,864

Detached
£792,347

Flats/Maisonettes
£440,513

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for King Edwards

Average Price
£507,625

Semi-Detached
£620,896

Terraced
£553,768

Detached
£817,726

Flats/Maisonettes
£456,839

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on King EdwardsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 King Edwards, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-10-14	£354,035
27 King Edwards, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£212,500	2025-09-02	£216,863
33 King Edwards, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2025-09-01	£775,685
11 King Edwards, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-03-14	£261,849
29 King Edwards, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2024-01-05	£218,741

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S6 5SQ

Employment

S6 5SQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5SQ 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	52
Full-Time Employee	42
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	18
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Construction	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN	4out of 4	5,193 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stannington Infant School Stannington Road , S6 6AN	- not rated	1,486 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stannington Infant School Stannington Road , S6 6AN	4out of 4	1,486 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallam Nursery & Primary School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD	- not rated	1,602 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallam Primary School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD	- not rated	1,602 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallam First School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD	- not rated	1,676 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hallam Middle School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD	- not rated	1,676 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA	- not rated	4,009 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL	- not rated	4,169 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL	- not rated	4,188 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH	- not rated	4,830 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tapton School & Sixth Form Darwin Lane , S10 5RG	- not rated	2,793 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG	- not rated	2,793 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT	3out of 4	3,147 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT	- not rated	3,147 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Forge Valley Community School Wood Lane , S6 5HG	- not rated	3,203 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Loxley Tertiary College Myers Grove Lane , S6 5JL	- not rated	3,019 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tapton Mount School 20 Manchester Road , S10 5DG	- not rated	3,603 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashdell Preparatory School 266 Fulwood Road , S10 3BL	- not rated	3,754 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH	- not rated	3,911 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Folkwood Secondary School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB	- not rated	3,987 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Rivelin	Tofts Lane		1,018 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near S6 5SQ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.95 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.