Meadowhead is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 7UP is located in the Graves Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowhead, Sheffield, S8 7UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 7UJ, S8 8HG, S8 7TL, S8 8GE, S8 7RH, S8 8GW, S8 8HH, S8 8GD, S8 7RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S8 7UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 S8 7UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 32.6% | 32.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 45.9% | 46.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 17.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 21.1% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 36.8% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.9% | 77.1% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 92.5% | 87.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 87.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowhead was 1570.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1099.5% higher than the Beauchief and Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadowhead has the highest crime rate of 147 local areas in Beauchief and Greenhill and the 9th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 472.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 Meadow Head, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-04-26 | £250,065 |
| 325A Meadow Head, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2017-06-09 | £14,280 |
| 333 Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2000-03-06 | £602,511 |
| 333 Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,183 | 1999-12-23 | £411,458 |
| 323 Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1999-07-16 | £228,732 |
S8 7UP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7UP 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.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Chancet Wood Drive , S8 7TR | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Meadow Primary School Batemoor Road , S8 8EE | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Main Road , S8 7RA | 2out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowedges Junior Academy Lowedges Road , S8 7JG | 2out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Lane Primary School Abbey Lane , S8 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,407 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 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane , S18 2FZ | 4out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | 4out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,057 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdinandos | 329 Meadow Head | 2 yd | |
| The Norton | 337 Meadow Head | 2 yd | |
| Sheffield Transport Sports Club | Sheffield Transport Sports Gro, Greenhill Main Road | 190 yd | |
| Greenhill Methodist Church | Greenhill Methodist Church, School Lane | 533 yd | |
| The White Swan | 57 Greenhill Main Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruths Kitchen | 323 Meadow Head | 2 yd | |
| China Delight | 331 Meadow Head | 2 yd | |
| Rontec Meadowhead Service Station | Meadowhead Service Station, 364 Meadow Head | 66 yd | |
| Hasina's Balti House | 350 Meadowhead | 66 yd | |
| Sunset Pizza | 350a Meadow Head | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Meadowhead | 335 Meadowhead | 2 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | St James Retail Park, Bochum Parkway | 397 yd | |
| Londis Lowedges | 92 Lowedges Road | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Transport Sports Club GREENHILL MAIN ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Meadowhead School DYCHE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Sheffield College (Norton College) (Closed) Dyche Lane | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Sheffield) CHESTERFIELD ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Graves Health And Sports Centre BOCHUM PARKWAY | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 580 yd |
| Norton Woodseats Cricket Club NORTON WOODSEATS CRICKET CLUB NORTON WOODSEATS CRICKET CLUB CHARLES ASHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Sgp Sheffield Graves Bochum Parkway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Greenhill Primary School GREENHILL MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Lowedges Junior Academy LOWEDGES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.