Oldfield Close is in Stannington, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 6EN 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 Close, Stannington, Sheffield, S6 6EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 6AF, S6 6EB, S6 6DW, S6 6AE, S6 6DQ, S6 6DU, S6 6DP, S6 6AD, S6 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S6 6EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 52.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47% | 47.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 22.6% | 27.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 49.2% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 41.9% | 39.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 21.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.2% | 19.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.2% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 26.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 98.9% 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% | 98.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldfield Close was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Stannington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oldfield Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Stannington and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oldfield Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-07-29 | £387,462 |
| 4 Oldfield Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-02-13 | £411,367 |
| 5 Oldfield Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2005-07-22 | £359,240 |
| 4 Oldfield Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2004-05-06 | £344,260 |
S6 6EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6EN 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 | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 5,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stannington Infant School Stannington Road , S6 6AN | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stannington Infant School Stannington Road , S6 6AN | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roscoe Bank Junior and Infant School Long Lane , Stannington S6 6EE | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nook Lane Junior School Nook Lane , Stannington S6 6BN | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nook Lane Junior School Nook Lane , Stannington S6 6BN | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallam Middle School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 3,503 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 | 1,582 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myers Grove School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisewood School and Community Sports College Rural Lane , S6 4BH | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton School & Sixth Form Darwin Lane , S10 5RG | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Academy 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,205 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 | 1,360 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tapton Mount School 20 Manchester Road , S10 5DG | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdell Preparatory School 266 Fulwood Road , S10 3BL | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 3,639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan's Shop | 654 Stannington Road | 108 yd | |
| The Peacock Inn | 714 Stannington Road | 370 yd | |
| Reserved CB | Stannington Park, Uppergate Road | 525 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | 15 Bankfield Lane | 633 yd | |
| The Rivelin | Tofts Lane | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Glove | 96 Uppergate Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Vinegar | 650 Stannington Road | 108 yd | |
| Yanni's Plaice | 417 Stannington Road | 759 yd | |
| Chilli Point | 411 Stannington Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 2 Oldfield Road | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stannington Park UPPERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Lomas Field UPPERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Nook Lane Junior School NOOK LANE | grass pitches | 748 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.