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Sheffield council area. Every figure carries its own date.
A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.
People aged 65 or over
17%21 March 2021 · Sheffield
UK Facts calculation: all 1829 Census 2021 output areas assigned to this current authority by the official May 2026 best-fit lookup are summed. Former-authority totals have not been relabelled. Privacy adjustments can make table totals differ slightly.
All usual residents
94,816 out of 556,482.
Source and method →People reporting bad or very bad health
6%21 March 2021 · Sheffield
UK Facts calculation: all 1829 Census 2021 output areas assigned to this current authority by the official May 2026 best-fit lookup are summed. Former-authority totals have not been relabelled. Privacy adjustments can make table totals differ slightly.
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
33,609 out of 556,512.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
54.6%21 March 2021 · Sheffield
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
UK Facts calculation: all 1829 Census 2021 output areas assigned to this current authority by the official May 2026 best-fit lookup are summed. Former-authority totals have not been relabelled. Privacy adjustments can make table totals differ slightly.
All households
126,667 out of 231,920.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
20.6%21 March 2021 · Sheffield
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
UK Facts calculation: all 1829 Census 2021 output areas assigned to this current authority by the official May 2026 best-fit lookup are summed. Former-authority totals have not been relabelled. Privacy adjustments can make table totals differ slightly.
All households
47,854 out of 231,920.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
19.4%21 March 2021 · Sheffield
UK Facts calculation: all 1829 Census 2021 output areas assigned to this current authority by the official May 2026 best-fit lookup are summed. Former-authority totals have not been relabelled. Privacy adjustments can make table totals differ slightly.
Residents aged 16 and over
88,436 out of 456,270.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
33.4%21 March 2021 · Sheffield
UK Facts calculation: all 1829 Census 2021 output areas assigned to this current authority by the official May 2026 best-fit lookup are summed. Former-authority totals have not been relabelled. Privacy adjustments can make table totals differ slightly.
Residents aged 16 and over
152,203 out of 456,270.
Source and method →People reporting bad or very bad health
People reporting bad or very bad health ranged from 2.1% in City to 8.8% in Firth Park — a gap of 6.7 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 28 of 28 current wards with comparable figures.
Residents described their own health. Differences in age matter, so this is a prompt to investigate needs, not a score for local health services.
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 2.1% | 451 | 21,484 |
| Fulwood | 2.8% | 501 | 17,827 |
| Ecclesall | 2.8% | 585 | 20,559 |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 3.5% | 600 | 17,194 |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 3.6% | 791 | 21,927 |
| Dore and Totley | 3.6% | 685 | 18,782 |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 4.3% | 1,032 | 23,834 |
| Graves Park | 4.9% | 833 | 17,047 |
| Stannington | 5.4% | 997 | 18,606 |
| Hillsborough | 5.4% | 1,035 | 19,152 |
| East Ecclesfield | 6.1% | 1,104 | 18,020 |
| Beighton | 6.1% | 1,081 | 17,579 |
| Walkley | 6.2% | 1,408 | 22,700 |
| Mosborough | 6.4% | 1,099 | 17,260 |
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | 6.4% | 1,176 | 18,467 |
| West Ecclesfield | 6.4% | 1,111 | 17,324 |
| Gleadless Valley | 6.5% | 1,349 | 20,759 |
| Birley | 6.6% | 1,108 | 16,681 |
| Beauchief and Greenhill | 7.4% | 1,440 | 19,441 |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 7.5% | 1,537 | 20,607 |
| Darnall | 7.5% | 1,665 | 22,283 |
| Richmond | 7.5% | 1,411 | 18,792 |
| Burngreave | 7.7% | 2,099 | 27,288 |
| Woodhouse | 7.8% | 1,437 | 18,430 |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 8% | 1,504 | 18,762 |
| Manor Castle | 8.1% | 1,841 | 22,706 |
| Southey | 8.3% | 1,714 | 20,639 |
| Firth Park | 8.8% | 1,975 | 22,356 |
People aged 65 or over
People aged 65 or over ranged from 1.4% in City to 27.3% in Dore and Totley — a gap of 25.9 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 28 of 28 current wards with comparable figures.
Age helps locate demand for accessible homes, transport and support. Being older does not itself mean someone needs care.
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 1.4% | 298 | 21,483 |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 9.4% | 2,058 | 21,927 |
| Burngreave | 10.8% | 2,958 | 27,289 |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 11.1% | 2,640 | 23,834 |
| Manor Castle | 11.8% | 2,674 | 22,706 |
| Darnall | 12.6% | 2,803 | 22,283 |
| Walkley | 12.9% | 2,928 | 22,701 |
| Gleadless Valley | 14.6% | 3,022 | 20,759 |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 14.6% | 3,009 | 20,611 |
| Firth Park | 14.6% | 3,266 | 22,356 |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 16.3% | 2,799 | 17,195 |
| Southey | 16.5% | 3,399 | 20,638 |
| Hillsborough | 17.1% | 3,266 | 19,154 |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 17.1% | 3,200 | 18,765 |
| Ecclesall | 19.8% | 4,062 | 20,559 |
| Beauchief and Greenhill | 20% | 3,887 | 19,443 |
| Woodhouse | 20% | 3,686 | 18,434 |
| Fulwood | 20.1% | 3,577 | 17,826 |
| Birley | 20.2% | 3,376 | 16,681 |
| Graves Park | 20.4% | 3,478 | 17,053 |
| Beighton | 21.3% | 3,748 | 17,579 |
| Richmond | 21.5% | 4,032 | 18,793 |
| Mosborough | 22.6% | 3,901 | 17,260 |
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | 23.3% | 4,297 | 18,464 |
| Stannington | 23.7% | 4,401 | 18,606 |
| East Ecclesfield | 25% | 4,497 | 18,021 |
| West Ecclesfield | 25.5% | 4,425 | 17,320 |
| Dore and Totley | 27.3% | 5,131 | 18,784 |
People aged 16+ with no qualifications
People aged 16+ with no qualifications ranged from 5.2% in City to 34.3% in Darnall — a gap of 29.1 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 28 of 28 current wards with comparable figures.
Formal qualifications are only one part of someone's skills. Training decisions also need current vacancies, employment and residents' experience.
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 5.2% | 1,069 | 20,616 |
| Fulwood | 5.5% | 836 | 15,216 |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 6.3% | 1,243 | 19,847 |
| Ecclesall | 6.8% | 1,096 | 16,198 |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 7.6% | 1,118 | 14,677 |
| Dore and Totley | 9.8% | 1,502 | 15,367 |
| Graves Park | 14% | 1,991 | 14,223 |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 14.2% | 2,846 | 20,024 |
| Walkley | 16% | 3,108 | 19,442 |
| Stannington | 16.2% | 2,487 | 15,399 |
| Hillsborough | 16.9% | 2,693 | 15,928 |
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | 17.6% | 2,698 | 15,329 |
| Beauchief and Greenhill | 18.9% | 2,952 | 15,612 |
| West Ecclesfield | 19.8% | 2,869 | 14,486 |
| Gleadless Valley | 20.8% | 3,410 | 16,420 |
| Beighton | 20.8% | 3,078 | 14,769 |
| Mosborough | 21.2% | 3,063 | 14,470 |
| East Ecclesfield | 21.8% | 3,323 | 15,275 |
| Birley | 23.7% | 3,265 | 13,775 |
| Woodhouse | 23.9% | 3,605 | 15,108 |
| Richmond | 25.7% | 3,966 | 15,437 |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 27.4% | 4,132 | 15,085 |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 27.6% | 4,390 | 15,928 |
| Manor Castle | 27.7% | 4,937 | 17,850 |
| Southey | 31% | 4,998 | 16,127 |
| Firth Park | 31.2% | 5,321 | 17,064 |
| Burngreave | 33.7% | 6,716 | 19,907 |
| Darnall | 34.3% | 5,712 | 16,666 |
Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
Households facing two or more measured disadvantages ranged from 7.1% in Ecclesall to 33.5% in Firth Park — a gap of 26.4 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 28 of 28 current wards with comparable figures.
These households met at least two census conditions covering education, employment, health and housing. This is not an income or poverty measure.
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesall | 7.1% | 574 | 8,094 |
| Fulwood | 8.4% | 527 | 6,270 |
| Dore and Totley | 9% | 727 | 8,119 |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 9.9% | 713 | 7,201 |
| City | 12% | 831 | 6,898 |
| Graves Park | 13.1% | 1,005 | 7,643 |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 15.2% | 1,228 | 8,066 |
| Stannington | 15.6% | 1,274 | 8,165 |
| Hillsborough | 16% | 1,404 | 8,760 |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 16.4% | 1,540 | 9,411 |
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | 17.2% | 1,404 | 8,165 |
| West Ecclesfield | 18.6% | 1,428 | 7,675 |
| Mosborough | 19.3% | 1,515 | 7,846 |
| East Ecclesfield | 19.3% | 1,551 | 8,026 |
| Beighton | 19.3% | 1,486 | 7,680 |
| Walkley | 20.8% | 2,121 | 10,193 |
| Birley | 22.2% | 1,631 | 7,343 |
| Woodhouse | 23.4% | 1,917 | 8,203 |
| Richmond | 23.4% | 1,958 | 8,376 |
| Gleadless Valley | 23.7% | 2,206 | 9,305 |
| Beauchief and Greenhill | 24.1% | 2,170 | 8,987 |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 26.4% | 2,263 | 8,566 |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 28.1% | 2,332 | 8,302 |
| Manor Castle | 29.6% | 2,837 | 9,573 |
| Southey | 30.4% | 2,694 | 8,850 |
| Darnall | 30.8% | 2,372 | 7,698 |
| Burngreave | 32.8% | 3,101 | 9,459 |
| Firth Park | 33.5% | 3,035 | 9,064 |
Former Castle Market site, Castlegate
A new park will reveal the river and parts of Sheffield Castle, with space for play and events. Protecting the archaeological remains has made construction more complex.
Work continuing; completion timetable revised · evidence dated 2026-09-23
Responsible body: Sheffield City Council and heritage and river partners
Latest evidence: The council now expects the park and river works together by summer 2028. It reports river works progressing and says the financial effect of the longer programme is still being assessed.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Revised timetable for Castle Hill Park announced →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Explain Sheffield’s revised construction dependencies →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Event Central, Fargate
A building on Fargate is being converted into a venue for events and culture. A replacement permanent power connection is needed before it can open.
Completion delayed while power connection is resolved · evidence dated 2026-10-02
Responsible body: Sheffield City Council, Northern Powergrid and delivery contractors
Latest evidence: The council confirms construction continues but opening is now expected in 2027 after the previously agreed power solution changed. Further utility investigations may affect nearby streets.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Event Central opening date pushed back to accommodate power connection solution →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Explain Sheffield’s revised construction dependencies →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Newstead, Birley
Newstead adds social-rent homes of different sizes, including wheelchair-accessible family houses, to Sheffield’s council housing programme.
Listed by the council as under construction · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Sheffield City Council and Esh Group
Latest evidence: The current project page lists 77 homes at social rent, from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses. Eight three-bedroom houses are specified as wheelchair accessible. This is a construction-stage description, not a claim that all 77 homes are occupied.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Newstead social-rent homes, Birley →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Match Newstead’s new homes to household needs →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →