Oldfield Road is in Stannington, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 6EA is located in the Stannington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Hallam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oldfield Road, Stannington, Sheffield, S6 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 6DE, S6 6EL, S6 6DJ, S6 6DH, S6 6DF, S6 6DG, S6 6DD, S6 6DZ, S6 6BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 6EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.5% | 33.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 7.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.4% | 42.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 36.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 19% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 29.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 94.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldfield Road was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% higher than the Stannington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oldfield Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Stannington and the 710th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Oldfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-10-18 | £404,599 |
| 302 Oldfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-11-08 | £485,777 |
| 322 Oldfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-13 | £260,012 |
| 253 Oldfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2021-08-23 | £411,425 |
| 334 Oldfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-12-17 | £419,910 |
S6 6EA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stannington Infant School Stannington Road , S6 6AN | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nook Lane Junior School Nook Lane , Stannington S6 6BN | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooter's Grove Primary School Wood Lane , S6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Primary School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxley Primary School Rodney Hill , Loxley S6 6SG | 4out of 4 | 2,327 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 | 2,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | 4out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bents Green School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,719 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserved CB | Stannington Park, Uppergate Road | 465 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | 15 Bankfield Lane | 506 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 714 Stannington Road | 649 yd | |
| The Rivelin | Tofts Lane | 787 yd | |
| Nathan's Shop | 654 Stannington Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Glove | 96 Uppergate Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Vinegar | 650 Stannington Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lomas Field UPPERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Stannington Park UPPERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Nook Lane Junior School NOOK LANE | grass pitches | 882 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.