White Thorns Close is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 8ES 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 White Thorns Close, Sheffield, S8 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 8EU, S8 8EL, S8 8ET, S8 8EP, S8 8ED, S8 8FN, S8 8EN, S8 8FJ, S8 8FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S8 8ES has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 56.5% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 43.5% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 8ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 46.8% | 46.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 30.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) 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 | 37.1% | 45.2% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 20.9% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -12.7% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 23.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 S8 8ES this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 33.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 19% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 16.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 13.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.8% | 61.7% | -27.1% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 90.9% | 73% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 74% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.5% | 76.7% | -28.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 38.6% | 13.5% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Thorns Close was 273.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.5% higher than the Beauchief and Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
White Thorns Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Beauchief and Greenhill and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 White Thorns Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-07-15 | £87,994 |
| 23 White Thorns Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-05-07 | £70,684 |
| 48 White Thorns Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-04-19 | £81,727 |
| 17 White Thorns Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,500 | 2020-03-23 | £84,112 |
| 31 White Thorns Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-09-25 | £95,798 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 5,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Meadow Primary School Batemoor Road , S8 8EE | - not rated | 364 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Meadow Primary School Batemoor Road , S8 8EE | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Bingham Primary School Batemoor Road , Batemoor S8 8EE | - not rated | 364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazlebarrow Primary School Hazlebarrow Crescent , S8 8AQ | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowedges Junior School Lowedges Road , S8 7JG | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 5,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | - not rated | 776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Valley School Matthews Lane , S8 8JS | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane , S18 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Tertiary College Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | - not rated | 847 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakes Park School Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJCA Community Centre | The Community Centre, 450 Dyche Lane | 185 yd | |
| Sparrow Nest Cafe | 2 Jordanthorpe Centre | 267 yd | |
| Russell up with Russmyster | White Willows, 70 Dyche Road | 399 yd | |
| Buttilicious | The Terminus, Lowedges Road | 670 yd | |
| New Shoots | New Leaf Nursery, Dyche Lane | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Sheffield Road, Dronfield | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Daddy's | 16 Dyche Lane | 243 yd | |
| Butlers Fish Bar | 13 Jordanthorpe Centre | 262 yd | |
| Tasty Meals | 12 Jordanthorpe Centre | 265 yd | |
| Win Fat | 11 Jordanthorpe Centre | 279 yd | |
| Sunset Pizza | 350a Meadow Head | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores | 1 White Thorns View | 63 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | St James Retail Park, Bochum Parkway | 738 yd | |
| Londis Lowedges | 92 Lowedges Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Premier Meadowhead | 335 Meadowhead | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Club Ltd (Closed) Jordanthorpe Parkway | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Sheffield) CHESTERFIELD ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Hazelbarrow Primary School (Closed) Hazlebarrow Crescent | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Meadowhead School DYCHE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Sgp Sheffield Graves Bochum Parkway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Sheffield College (Norton College) (Closed) Dyche Lane | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Graves Health And Sports Centre BOCHUM PARKWAY | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 933 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 | 56.0% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.