Basford Close is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 5BX 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 Basford Close, Sheffield, S9 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 5BJ, S9 5BE, S9 5BL, S9 5EG, S9 5AY, S9 5BW, S9 5EH, S9 5BG, S9 5FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S9 5BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 36.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 4.5% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 47.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 5BX this area, 43.7% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 43.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 25.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 15.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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 | 9.5% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 16.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 15.5% | 23.3% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 20.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.4% | 31.6% | -24.8% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 62.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 62.8% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.7% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 20.9% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 63.2% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 19.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.7% | 37.2% | -29.5% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 55.4% | 6.5% | 48.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Basford Close was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Basford Close has the 47th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 659th lowest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Basford Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-09-23 | £176,853 |
| 7 Basford Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-08-13 | £175,509 |
| 17 Basford Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2016-12-12 | £137,457 |
| 20 Basford Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-03-06 | £132,057 |
| 9 Basford Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-09-20 | £212,819 |
The percentage of student residents living in S9 5BX 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,728 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 | 3,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillimore Community Primary School Phillimore Road , Darnall S9 5EF | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phillimore Community Primary School Phillimore Road , Darnall S9 5EF | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy Fisher Lane , Darnall S9 4RP | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hazels Junior School Fisher Lane , Darnall S9 4RP | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenlands Junior School Fisher Lane , Darnall S9 4RP | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge Middle School City Road , S2 5HJ | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 3,421 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 | 1,001 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltheof School Beaumont Close , S2 1RY | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 3,869 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Luqman Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Academy (Jamia Al-Hudaa) Ouseburn Croft , Darnall S9 3FY | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree High Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG | - not rated | 2,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geezers Cafe | 5 Clipstone Gardens | 275 yd | |
| Darnall Baptist Church | Darnall Baptist Church, Darnall Road | 420 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant (1189) | Mc Donalds, 263 Coleford Road | 456 yd | |
| Afters Darnall | Ring Road Service Station, Shell Greenland Road | 484 yd | |
| Taylorshaw @ High Hazels Primary Academy | High Hazels Academy, Fisher Lane | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman Inn | 156 Darnall Road | 417 yd | |
| Terminus Tavern | 150 Main Road | 605 yd | |
| Darnall Horticulture & Floral Services Institution | 647-651 Staniforth Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Monkey/San Antonio | 7 Clipstone Gardens | 275 yd | |
| Real Taste | 150b Main Road | 654 yd | |
| Darnall Fisheries | 130 Main Road | 654 yd | |
| Nafis Fast Food | 154 Main Road | 654 yd | |
| Burga Boy | 20 Darnall Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Super Save | 1-3 Clipstone Gardens | 307 yd | |
| Al Batati Supermarket | 479 Staniforth Road | 594 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Supermarket, 6 Catley Road | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darnell Road Baptist Church DARNALL ROAD | 377 yd | |
| Phillimore Park COLERIDGE GARDENS | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| High Hazels Academy FISHER LANE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| The Victory Club MAIN ROAD | 585 yd | |
| Coleridge Road Recreation Ground STOVIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Sheffield Health 'N' Fitness Centre (Closed) Darnall Road | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Don Valley Stadium (Closed) Worksop Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Worksop Road | artificial grass pitch | 917 yd |
| English Institute Of Sport (Sheffield) COLERIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Attercliffe Telephone Exchange Titterton Street | 1,086 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.