Gresley Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 7HN is located in the Beauchief and Greenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gresley Road, Sheffield, S8 7HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 7HT, S8 7HH, S8 7HP, S8 7JG, S8 7JR, S8 7HJ, S8 7JH, S8 7JA, S8 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S8 7HN 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 | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 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 7HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 40.4% | 48.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 34.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 4.3% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 39.1% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 31.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 17.9% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 21.8% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 17.5% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 10.9% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 24.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 87.3% | 81.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 91.4% | 80.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 11.2% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 81.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gresley Road was 176.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% higher than the Beauchief and Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gresley Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 147 local areas in Beauchief and Greenhill and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Gresley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2022-08-24 | £140,940 |
| 67 Gresley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2018-06-22 | £116,314 |
| 43 Gresley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2010-09-20 | £121,497 |
| 49 Gresley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2006-03-09 | £154,329 |
| 49 Gresley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2005-07-11 | £144,871 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowedges Junior Academy Lowedges Road , S8 7JG | 2out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Main Road , S8 7RA | 2out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Meadow Primary School Batemoor Road , S8 8EE | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Chancet Wood Drive , S8 7TR | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradway Primary School Bradway Drive , S17 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane , S18 2FZ | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowedges Food Cycle | Lowedges Community Centre, Gresley Road | 2 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | 232 Lowedges Road | 359 yd | |
| The White Hart | 27 Greenhill Main Road | 812 yd | |
| Buttilicious | The Terminus, Lowedges Road | 821 yd | |
| The White Swan | 57 Greenhill Main Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grennel Mower | 264 Lowedges Road | 434 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Sheffield Road, Dronfield | 955 yd | |
| Dore & Totley Golf Club | Dore & Totley Golf Club, Bradway Road | 985 yd | |
| Bradway Bowling Club | 116-118 Bradway Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowedges Fish Bar | 256 Lowedges Road | 359 yd | |
| Hot Kitchen | 252 Lowedges Road | 359 yd | |
| American Pizza House | 248 Lowedges Road | 380 yd | |
| Lowedges Fried Chicken | 88 Lowedges Road | 465 yd | |
| Mr & Mrs Cod | 1 Greenhill Main Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Lowedges | 92 Lowedges Road | 495 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Bradway Hotel, Bradway Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowedges Junior Academy LOWEDGES ROAD | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Greenhill Primary School GREENHILL MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Sheffield Transport Sports Club GREENHILL MAIN ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.