Thorpe House Rise is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 9NQ 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 Thorpe House Rise, Sheffield, S8 9NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 9JN, S8 9JL, S8 9NH, S8 9NN, S8 9NG, S8 9NW, S8 9NT, S8 9NU, S8 9NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S8 9NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 49.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 26.6% | 31% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 51.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 34.8% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18% | 18% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 16.2% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 40.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.4% | 95% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe House Rise was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beauchief and Greenhill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Thorpe House Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2020-10-22 | £227,961 |
| 107 Thorpe House Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2020-08-28 | £252,117 |
| 109 Thorpe House Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £37,750 | 2020-05-20 | £48,242 |
| 154 Thorpe House Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2015-08-27 | £278,855 |
| 146 Thorpe House Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-07-14 | £228,178 |
S8 9NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,566 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 | 4,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundella Primary School Mundella Place , S8 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfield Primary School Argyle Close , S8 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodseats Primary School Chesterfield Road , S8 0SB | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankwood Community Primary School Bankwood Close , S14 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meersbrook Bank Primary School Derbyshire Lane , S8 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,042 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 | 3,041 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 | - not rated | 5,423 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood Specialist School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoes Kitchen | 2 Harvey Clough Road | 721 yd | |
| Heeley and Meersbrook Allotment Society | Meersbrook Allotment Gardens, Meersbrook Road | 897 yd | |
| Norton Oakes Cricket Club | 73 Hemsworth Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Dev on the Green | Lees Hall Golf Club, Hemsworth Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman Inn | 71 Harvey Clough Road | 627 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 150 Derbyshire Lane | 739 yd | |
| The Mount Pleasant | The Mount Pleasant Inn, 291-293 Derbyshire Lane | 936 yd | |
| The Cross Scythes | 145-147 Derbyshire Lane | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Caribbean Bistro | 5 Lees Hall Avenue | 430 yd | |
| Derbyshire Lane Fish Bar | 220 Derbyshire Lane | 726 yd | |
| Barkers the Bakers | 222 Derbyshire Lane | 726 yd | |
| The Jolly Friar | 123-125 Valley Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 9a, St James Retail Park, Bochum Parkway | 766 yd | |
| Costcutter | 154-156 Valley Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newfield School (Closed) Lees Hall Road | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Newfield School LEES HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 353 yd |
| University Of Sheffield (Norton Playing Fields) PAVILION PAVILION WARMINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Lees Hall Golf Club LEES HALL GOLF COURSE LEES HALL GOLF COURSE HEMSWORTH ROAD | golf | 1,020 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.