Nether Edge Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S7 1RU is located in the Nether Edge and Sharrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nether Edge Road, Sheffield, S7 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S7 1RA, S7 1RZ, S7 1RH, S7 1GW, S7 1RY, S7 1SA, S7 1PF, S7 1SU, S7 1RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S7 1RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 47.6% | 49.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 40.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.9% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.6% | 43.2% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19% | 18.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 26.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 11.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 43.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 19.5% | 32.7% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 30.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 63.8% | 49.4% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -32.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 77% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 16% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 76.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 18.9% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.4% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 39.5% | 6.5% | 33.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nether Edge Road was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Nether Edge Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 208 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 194th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Birchcroft, 17 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-07-24 | £81,238 |
| 1C Nether Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-05-30 | £388,815 |
| Flat 8 Birchcroft, 17 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-04-11 | £96,074 |
| 10 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2023-08-09 | £405,867 |
| Flat 26 Birchcroft, 17 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-05-31 | £86,732 |
S7 1RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,980 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 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Edge Primary School Glen Road , S7 1RB | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Knowle Junior School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 2out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School 108 Psalter Lane , S11 8YU | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meersbrook Bank Primary School Derbyshire Lane , S8 9EH | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt House Infant School Bannerdale Road , S7 2EW | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 2,777 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 | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood Specialist School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 2,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kollective Coffee and Kitchen | 2-4 Nether Edge Road | 1 yd | |
| Byron House | 16 Nether Edge Road | 2 yd | |
| Cafe 9 | 9 Nether Edge Road | 2 yd | |
| Bench | 7b Nether Edge Road | 64 yd | |
| Yamato | 6 Sheldon Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Edge Bowling Club | 8 Nether Edge Road | 1 yd | |
| The Nether Edge Club | 2 Moncrieffe Road | 220 yd | |
| The Broadfield Ale House | 452 Abbeydale Road | 394 yd | |
| The Gin Bar | 444 Abbeydale Road | 394 yd | |
| The Teller | 440-442 Abbeydale Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chach Spark | 577 Abbeydale Road | 409 yd | |
| Curry Master | 567 Abbeydale Road | 409 yd | |
| Bespoke Desserts | 41 Wake Road | 412 yd | |
| Jaan Kebab House | 517 Abbeydale Road | 421 yd | |
| Food Target Ltd | 711 Abbeydale Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 9 Machon Bank Road | 197 yd | |
| Ranet Retail | Unit 4, 621-627 Abbeydale Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Former 455, Abbeydale Road | 537 yd | |
| Iceland - The Food Warehouse | Unit 4 Heeley Retail Park | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heeley Swimming Pool HEELEY SWIMMING POOL HEELEY SWIMMING POOL BROADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Kenwood Hall Hotel Leisure Club KENWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Virgin Active (Sheffield Broadfield Park) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 BROADFIELD COURT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.