Limpsfield Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 1BJ 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 Limpsfield Road, Sheffield, S9 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 1BL, S9 1BQ, S9 1BD, S9 1GE, S9 1BE, S9 1BP, S9 1AR, S9 1AW, S9 1DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S9 1BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 54.3% | 49% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 51% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 S9 1BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 38.2% | 48.6% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6.9% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 42.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 37.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 S9 1BJ this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 28.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 24.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 19.4% | 22.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 19.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 61.7% | 59.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 85.1% | 75.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 75.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 3.5% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 28.7% | 6.5% | 22.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limpsfield Road was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Limpsfield Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 215th lowest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Limpsfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,500 | 2023-01-18 | £110,561 |
| 21 Limpsfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-16 | £104,134 |
| 117 Limpsfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-02-12 | £154,744 |
| 15 Limpsfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-01-22 | £120,084 |
| 95 Limpsfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-11-27 | £118,286 |
The percentage of student residents living in S9 1BJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 4,281 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 | 4,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightside Nursery Infant School Jenkin Road , S9 1AS | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy Newman Road , S9 1LU | - not rated | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant School Newman Road , S9 1LU | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Concord Junior Academy Fife Street , S9 1NR | - not rated | 1,009 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 | 1,385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 2,176 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 | 1,325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 2,402 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 | 2,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,197 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,834 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 | 1,271 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 | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luqman Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 2,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Up Ltd | The Atrium Lower Mall, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 443 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | SUMO Digital 32 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside Lane | 578 yd | |
| Bakers & Baristas | 22 The Gallery, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 855 yd | |
| Wincobank Deli | 241 Wincobank Avenue | 862 yd | |
| Jolliebee | Unit, 4 The Oasis | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 170 yd | |
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 283 yd | |
| Balraj Johal | Orange Car Park, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Valley | 33 Tyler Street | 559 yd | |
| Big Bite | 37 Tyler Street | 559 yd | |
| Ibra's | 29 Rothay Road | 831 yd | |
| Hungry Town | 199-203 Wincobank Avenue | 862 yd | |
| Yangtze Express | 7 The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 624 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 | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.