Preston Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 0ZJ 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 Preston Street, Sheffield, S8 0ZJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 0ZB, S8 0ZT, S8 0ZS, S8 0ZQ, S8 0ZU, S2 4HP, S8 0ZP, S8 0ZL, S8 0ZW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S8 0ZJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.5% | 50.9% | 8.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 57.5% | 49.1% | -8.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S8 0ZJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.7% | 52% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 36.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 48.3% | 44.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 19.5% | 20.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 40.4% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.4% 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 | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 26.1% | 34% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 31.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 41.8% | 34.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -47.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 66.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 66.4% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.6% | 23.9% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 65.7% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14.2% | 15.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 50% | 6.5% | 43.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Street was 154.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Preston Street has the 48th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in City and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Preston Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2023-04-14 | £52,887 |
| 5 Preston Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2008-01-25 | £240,909 |
S8 0ZJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
S8 0ZJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,674 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 | 2,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowfield Community Primary School London Road , S2 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School Sitwell Road , S7 1BE | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Nursery and Infant School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Junior School Anns Road , Heeeley S2 3DJ | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Primary School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge Middle School City Road , S2 5HJ | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | - not rated | 1,485 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,591 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheaf Unit The Stables , Sharrow Lane S11 8AE | - not rated | 491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysalis Therapeutic Educational Centre 48 Wostenholm Road , Nether Edge S7 1LL | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood Garden School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood School 1 Kenwood Bank , S7 1NU | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Merlin Kindergarten 2 Meadowbank Road , Nether Edge S11 9AH | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Style | 27 Wolseley Road | 70 yd | |
| The Bear | 89 Abbeydale Road | 139 yd | |
| Italian Taste | 137-139 Abbeydale Road | 139 yd | |
| Nether Edge Pizza Co. Ltd | 144 Abbeydale Road | 189 yd | |
| Arvi | 116 Abbeydale Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheaf | 25 Gleadless Road | 282 yd | |
| Rumkeg876 | 230 Abbeydale Road | 310 yd | |
| White Lion | 615 London Road | 410 yd | |
| Brothers Arms | 106 Well Road | 425 yd | |
| Red Lion | 653 London Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Crepes | 135 Abbeydale Road | 138 yd | |
| Donny's | 141-145 Abbeydale Road | 159 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Unit 4, Rme Building, Broadfield Road | 302 yd | |
| Venice Pizza | 235 Abbeydale Road | 358 yd | |
| New Hing Lung | 241 Abbeydale Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Thai Oriental Supermarket | 315-317 London Road | 269 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 405 Queens Road | 619 yd | |
| Bramall Lane Premier | 3 Anchor Point, 323 Bramall Lane | 665 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Sharrow Lane | 741 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Former 455, Abbeydale Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Sheffield) GUERNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| U-Mix Centre U MIX BUILDING U MIX BUILDING ASLINE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 301 yd |
| Anns Grove Primary School ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS ROAD | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Virgin Active (Sheffield Broadfield Park) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 BROADFIELD COURT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Heeley Swimming Pool HEELEY SWIMMING POOL HEELEY SWIMMING POOL BROADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Gym Plus (Closed) Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Bramall Lane | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Sheffield United Fc (Bramall Lane) BRAMALL LANE BRAMALL LANE CHERRY STREET | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Sheffield Works Department Sports And Social Club HEELEY BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Sheffield) NAPIER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.