Ridge View Drive is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 1EF 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridge View Drive, Sheffield, S9 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 1EE, S9 1GD, S9 1AX, S9 1FZ, S9 1DQ, S9 1AY, S9 1DW, S9 1AQ, S9 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S9 1EF 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 Ridge View Drive was 217.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% higher than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ridge View Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 221st highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Ridge View Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2024-11-26 | £216,553 |
| 58 Ridge View Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-30 | £256,958 |
| 17 Ridge View Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-31 | £234,033 |
| 52 Ridge View Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-12-20 | £210,851 |
| 24 Ridge View Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-17 | £191,088 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincobank Nursery and Infant School Newman Road , S9 1LU | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 2out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Concord Junior School Fife Street , S9 1NR | 2out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightside Nursery and Infant School Jenkin Road , S9 1AS | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,164 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,335 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 4,231 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 | 2,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carluccio's | 53 & 54 The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 691 yd | |
| German Doner kebab | 1 The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 691 yd | |
| Wincobank Deli | 241 Wincobank Avenue | 695 yd | |
| Jolliebee | Unit, 4 The Oasis | 760 yd | |
| Bakers & Baristas | 22 The Gallery, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincobank Hotel | 72 Newman Road | 552 yd | |
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 582 yd | |
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 711 yd | |
| Balraj Johal | Orange Car Park, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 824 yd | |
| Blackburn & Wincobank Con.Club | 23 Fife Street | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Valley | 33 Tyler Street | 325 yd | |
| Big Bite | 37 Tyler Street | 325 yd | |
| Hungry Town | 199-203 Wincobank Avenue | 695 yd | |
| Subway | Meadowhall Interchange, Meadowhall Road | 698 yd | |
| Yangtze Express | 7 The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 375 yd | |
| Savemore | 19b Fife Street | 858 yd | |
| Costcutter Wincobank | Former 20, Fife Street | 875 yd | |
| Poundland | 97 High Street, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Quirke'S Gym (Closed) THE OLD CHAPEL THE OLD CHAPEL CHAPMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Hinde House School Shiregreen Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 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 | 29.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 29.9% |
| 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.