Beacon Way is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 1EB 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 Beacon Way, Sheffield, S9 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 1AD, S9 1AB, S9 1EG, S4 8BN, S4 8AG, S9 1DY, S4 8BP, S4 8AU, S9 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S9 1EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 45.3% | 47.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 S9 1EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 34.7% | 29% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 46.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 18.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 23.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 82.2% | 72.9% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 93.1% | 88.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 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 | 92.5% | 87.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beacon Way was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beacon Way has the 37th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 613th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Beacon Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £109,700 | 2024-12-04 | £109,052 |
| 10 Beacon Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-11-22 | £147,419 |
| 58 Beacon Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-17 | £159,548 |
| 42 Beacon Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-08-01 | £126,341 |
| 80 Beacon Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-05-02 | £153,023 |
S9 1EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,082 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 | 2out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightside Nursery and Infant School Jenkin Road , S9 1AS | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Concord Junior School Fife Street , S9 1NR | 2out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant School Newman Road , S9 1LU | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 5,029 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 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 2 yd | |
| Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living | Roman Ridge, 2 Lavender Way | 667 yd | |
| Wincobank Deli | 241 Wincobank Avenue | 788 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | SUMO Digital 32 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside Lane | 826 yd | |
| Royal Mail Offices | Sheffield Mail Centre, Brightside Lane | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 592 yd | |
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibra's | 29 Rothay Road | 490 yd | |
| Icekingz | 163 Upwell Street | 651 yd | |
| Ameen Takeaway | 123 Upwell Street | 651 yd | |
| Hungry Town | 199-203 Wincobank Avenue | 788 yd | |
| New Begin | 82 Wincobank Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Shiregreen Playing Fields SHIREGREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.