Holywell Road is in Wincobank, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 1BE is located in the Shiregreen and Brightside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holywell Road, Wincobank, Sheffield, S9 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 1GE, S9 1BD, S9 1BL, S9 1BS, S9 1BJ, S9 1BQ, S9 1DE, S9 1DF, S9 1AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S9 1BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 52.3% | 48.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 36.5% | 35.4% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 52.9% | 45.5% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 15.1% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 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 | 15.9% | 18.4% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 16.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 28.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 79.6% | 79.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 87.1% | 84.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 84.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Road was 219.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% higher than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holywell Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 217th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Chapel Studio, 301 Holywell Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-10-25 | £216,087 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightside Nursery Infant School Jenkin Road , S9 1AS | 4out of 4 | 135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy Newman Road , S9 1LU | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant School Newman Road , S9 1LU | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Concord Junior Academy Fife Street , S9 1NR | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,318 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,326 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree High Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Luqman Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 2,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | SUMO Digital 32 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside Lane | 460 yd | |
| Rock Up Ltd | The Atrium Lower Mall, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 593 yd | |
| Bakers & Baristas | 22 The Gallery, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 707 yd | |
| Jolliebee | Unit, 4 The Oasis | 760 yd | |
| Vue Cinema | Vue Cinema The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 3 yd | |
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 137 yd | |
| Balraj Johal | Orange Car Park, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 688 yd | |
| Steel Foundry | 12 The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 1,011 yd | |
| Papas Fish and Chips | Arena Square, 3 Arena Court | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Valley | 33 Tyler Street | 495 yd | |
| Big Bite | 37 Tyler Street | 495 yd | |
| Yangtze Express | 7 The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 777 yd | |
| Taco Bell Meadowhall | 6b The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 777 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 8 The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 357 yd | |
| Poundland | 97 High Street, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 1,011 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit F Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 713 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.