Rex Avenue is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S7 2GS is located in the Ecclesall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Hallam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rex Avenue, Sheffield, S7 2GS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S7 2GH, S11 9HL, S11 9HG, S7 2GJ, S7 2HL, S11 9HJ, S7 2GP, S7 2GQ, S7 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S7 2GS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.9% | 52.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 S7 2GS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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 | 22.1% | 26.8% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.6% | 66.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 59.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 S7 2GS this area, 2.8% 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 69%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 69% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89% | 85.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 92.9% | 91.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.9% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rex Avenue was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Ecclesall average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Rex Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Ecclesall and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Rex Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,500 | 2025-08-14 | £436,181 |
| 6 Rex Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-03-28 | £520,841 |
| 7 Rex Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-12-18 | £486,157 |
| 15 Rex Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-04-21 | £500,158 |
| 9 Rex Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £581,500 | 2021-09-29 | £718,884 |
S7 2GS 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 3,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Millhouses Lane , S7 2HE | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Millhouses Lane , S7 2HE | - not rated | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dobcroft Infant School Pingle Road , S7 2LN | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dobcroft Nursery Infant School Pingle Road , S7 2LN | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dobcroft Junior School Pingle Road , S7 2LN | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Middle School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 5,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Grange School Hastings Road , S7 2GU | - not rated | 660 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Elms School Broad Elms Lane , S11 9RQ | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merlin Kindergarten 2 Meadowbank Road , Nether Edge S11 9AH | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Inclusion Centre 2 Clifford Rd , S11 9AQ | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenwood Academy 9 Moncrieffe Road , Nether Edge S7 1HQ | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Inn | 2 Carter Knowle Avenue | 485 yd | |
| Away We Go | 82 Montrose Road | 566 yd | |
| Styr Bistro Limited | 984 Abbeydale Road | 805 yd | |
| Boujee Lounge | 990 Abbeydale Road | 805 yd | |
| Bruno Espresso Bar | 99 Ecclesall Road South | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Hotel | Millhouses Lane | 620 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 95 Ecclesall Road South | 823 yd | |
| Millhouses Park Cricket Pavilion | Millhouses Cricket Pavilion, Abbeydale Road South | 837 yd | |
| The Norfolk Arms | 2 Ringinglow Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Friar | 986 Abbeydale Road | 805 yd | |
| J W Rose (Bakers) Ltd | 972 Abbeydale Road | 805 yd | |
| Chans | 962 Abbeydale Road | 818 yd | |
| Taco Mex | 995 Abbeydale Road | 848 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Sheffield Abbeydale | Tesco Supermarket, Abbeydale Drive | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Abbeydale Drive | 1,003 yd | |
| Sainsburys PLC | J Sainsbury Plc, Archer Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School And Nursery BUTTON HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| St Wilfrids Rc Primary School MILLHOUSES LANE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Abbeydale Grange School Sports Field (Closed) Carter Knowle Road | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Bannerdale Playing Fields Carterknowle Road | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Abbeydale Grange School (Closed) Hastings Road | 661 yd | |
| Mercia School HOLT HOUSE GROVE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Millhouses Park KNARESBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Ecclesall Parish Church Halls ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH RINGINGLOW ROAD | 968 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.