Bowden Wood Crescent is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 4EB is located in the Darnall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowden Wood Crescent, Sheffield, S9 4EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 4EF, S9 4EG, S9 4EA, S9 4EJ, S9 4EH, S9 4ER, S9 4EE, S9 4ED, S9 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S9 4EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.8% | 40.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (68%) 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 | 33.7% | 31.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 22.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 4EB this area, 38.3% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 38.3% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89% | 71.6% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 91.5% | 83.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 9.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 82.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.6% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowden Wood Crescent was 162.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowden Wood Crescent has the 44th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 345th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Bowden Wood Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-07 | £149,265 |
| 4 Bowden Wood Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-09-18 | £162,802 |
| 38 Bowden Wood Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2017-09-22 | £150,344 |
| 10 Bowden Wood Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-09-06 | £166,579 |
| 8 Bowden Wood Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2017-06-09 | £185,361 |
S9 4EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Hill Community Primary School Mather Road , Littledale S9 4GQ | 1out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipworth Community Primary School Pipworth Road , S2 1AA | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Primary School Richmond Park Way , S13 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy Fisher Lane , Darnall S9 4RP | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hazels Junior School Fisher Lane , Darnall S9 4RP | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Sheffield | Travelodge, Sheffield Service Area, 340 Prince Of Wales Road | 465 yd | |
| Half Moon | 71 Mather Road | 755 yd | |
| White Rose | 17 Handsworth Road | 883 yd | |
| Parkway Pizzeria | 120 Handsworth Road | 888 yd | |
| P&B Metal Components Limited | P And B Metal Components Ltd, Acres Hill Lane | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Feathers | Bowden Wood Crescent | 247 yd | |
| Anglers Rest | 93 Richmond Park Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 67 Mather Road | 696 yd | |
| Aroma | 57 Mather Road | 696 yd | |
| Flamez Dessert | 302 Prince Of Wales Road | 870 yd | |
| Happy Chinese Takeaway | 290 Prince Of Wales Road | 870 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 294 Prince Of Wales Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Hypermarket, Handsworth Road | 944 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 30 Alison Crescent | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davy'S Sporting Club Ltd PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 236 yd |
| Mather Road Recreation Ground BOWDEN HOUSE 671-673 BOWDEN HOUSE 671-673 PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Sheffield Park Academy SHEFFIELD PARK ACADEMY SHEFFIELD PARK ACADEMY BEAUMONT ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Waltheof Sports Centre (Closed) Beaumont Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Athelstan Primary School RICHMOND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.