Nicholson Place is in Heeley, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 9ST is located in the Gleadless Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nicholson Place, Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 9SU, S8 9RJ, S8 9SN, S8 9SS, S8 9RH, S8 9SR, S8 9RQ, S2 3AG, S8 9SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S8 9ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 40.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 23.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 19% | 18.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 19% | 10.3% | -8.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 (57.2%) 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 | 20.4% | 27.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.6% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 25.7% | 24.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 10.8% |
| Very bad health | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 9ST this area, 35.4% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.6% | 35.4% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 10.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 21.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 6.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.5% | 66% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 90.8% | 84.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 84.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicholson Place was 210.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nicholson Place has the 35th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in City and the 237th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Carter Grange, 2 Nicholson Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2020-07-17 | £94,992 |
| 7 Nicholson Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-09-25 | £190,319 |
| 7 Nicholson Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,950 | 1996-08-30 | £208,068 |
S8 9ST 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S8 9ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,347 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 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anns Grove Primary School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfield Primary School Argyle Close , S8 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield Community Primary School London Road , S2 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meersbrook Bank Primary School Derbyshire Lane , S8 9EH | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Edge Primary School Glen Road , S7 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,886 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 | 4,176 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood Specialist School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meersbrook Bowling Club | 180 Shirebrook Road | 236 yd | |
| Sheffield Church of the Nazarene Lunch Club | Church of the Nazarene, Northcote Road | 298 yd | |
| Ponsford | 577-609 London Road | 481 yd | |
| Kavals | 617-619 London Road | 495 yd | |
| Surf and Turf Restaurant | 631-633 London Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 203 Gleadless Road | 241 yd | |
| Brothers Arms | 106 Well Road | 344 yd | |
| White Lion | 615 London Road | 490 yd | |
| The Sheaf | 25 Gleadless Road | 496 yd | |
| Red Lion | 653 London Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pizza | 226 Gleadless Road | 161 yd | |
| Big Smoke BBQ | 254 Gleadless Road | 216 yd | |
| Taste of China | 252 Gleadless Road | 216 yd | |
| Mr Kebabish | 240 Gleadless Road | 216 yd | |
| The Jolly Friar | 123-125 Valley Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 282-292 Gleadless Road | 417 yd | |
| Costcutter | 154-156 Valley Road | 492 yd | |
| Iceland - The Food Warehouse | Unit 4 Heeley Retail Park | 882 yd | |
| Pear Thai Oriental Supermarket | 315-317 London Road | 932 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Former 455, Abbeydale Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anns Grove Primary School ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sheffield) GUERNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Virgin Active (Sheffield Broadfield Park) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 BROADFIELD COURT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Heeley Swimming Pool HEELEY SWIMMING POOL HEELEY SWIMMING POOL BROADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| U-Mix Centre U MIX BUILDING U MIX BUILDING ASLINE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 891 yd |
| Sheffield Works Department Sports And Social Club HEELEY BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 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 | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.