Area Information for Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB

Summary Back to Top

Orchard Square in Sheffield is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the City ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Sheffield Central. This page combines information for the address Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of S1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for S1 2FB.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Sheffield
Ward City
Constituency Sheffield Central * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB:

Fargate, Sheffield, S1 2HE
Leopold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GZ
Leopold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GY
Church Street, Sheffield, S1 2GJ
Orchard Street, Sheffield, S1 2GX
Fargate, Sheffield, S1 2PW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about S1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (1 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found one property sale in Orchard Square since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Orchard Square, Sheffield consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 99
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 16
Residence in Commercial Building 14
Total 133
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Orchard Square, Sheffield contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 78% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 17
Owned with Mortgage 7
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 96
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 0
Total 133

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 73
Two People 49
Three People 6
Four People 4
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 133

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Orchard Square, Sheffield consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 73
Family Household 49
Other Household 10
Total 132

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 99
Deprived In One Dimension 30
Deprived In Two Dimensions 3
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 132

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Sheffield Central constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 54% male.

Gender
Male 146
Female 124
Total 270

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the City ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 1
5-9 5
10-14 0
15-19 9
20-24 99
25-29 75
30-34 30
35-39 23
40-44 5
45-49 4
50-54 3
55-59 6
60-64 4
65-69 4
70-74 1
75-79 2
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 271

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of S1 2FB there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 73% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 198
Married 55
Separated 2
Divorced 7
Widowed 2
Total 264

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 143
Good 109
Fair 15
Bad 2
Very Bad 0
Total 269

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Orchard Square and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 68% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 179
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 42
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 14
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3
No GCSEs or Equivalent 17
Other 4
Total 264

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Orchard Square, Sheffield can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 50% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 135
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 14
Pakistani 2
Chinese 52
Other Asian 14
Black African 7
Black Caribbean 3
Arab 27
Other 2
Total 269

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Orchard Square, Sheffield), only 47% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 127
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 102
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 273

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Orchard Square, Sheffield), only 47% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 8% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 127
10+ Years 21
5-10 Years 29
2-5 Years 24
Less Than 2 Years 72
Total 273

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to S1 2FB.

Passport(s) Held
None 15
United Kingdom 127
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 93
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 137
Christian 51
Buddhist 5
Hindu 12
Jewish 0
Muslim 40
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 22
Total 270

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the City ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 42% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 108
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 8
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 112
Retired 10
Looking After Home or Family 2
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 7
Total 265

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 58
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 138

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 54
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 39
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 12
Semi-Routine Occupation 9
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 112
Total 264

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB is within the Sheffield City Centre policing neighbourhood, under the South Yorkshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Orchard Square
Neighbourhood Team Address Sheffield City Centre
Snig Hill
Force Website: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to S1 2FB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for S1 2FB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB. The nearest railway station is Sheffield, approximately 730 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Sheffield 730 yards
Darnall 2.5 miles
Meadowhall 3.4 miles
Dore & Totley 4.2 miles
Woodhouse 4.8 miles
Dronfield 5.6 miles
Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 5.6 miles
Rotherham Central 5.7 miles
Elsecar 8.3 miles
Grindleford 8.3 miles
Hathersage 8.4 miles
Kiveton Bridge 8.8 miles
Bamford 9.5 miles
Wombwell 9.7 miles
Swinton (South Yorks) 9.9 miles
Kiveton Park 11 miles
Chesterfield 11 miles
Mexborough 11 miles
Hope (Derbyshire) 11 miles
Silkstone Common 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB. The nearest is Springfield Primary School, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Springfield Primary School half a mile
    
Netherthorpe Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Astrea Academy Sheffield (All Through) 0.8 miles
    
Pye Bank CofE Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy 1 mile
    
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School 1.1 miles
    
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School 1.1 miles
    
Byron Wood Primary Academy 1.2 miles
    
Broomhill Infant School 1.2 miles
    
Lowfield Community Primary School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB. The nearest is UTC Sheffield City Centre, approximately 800 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
UTC Sheffield City Centre 800 yards
    
All Saints' Catholic High School 0.8 miles
    
Astrea Academy Sheffield (All Through) 0.8 miles
    
King Edward VII School 1.1 miles
    
Sheffield High School GDST 1.3 miles  
Fir Vale School 2 miles
    
Oasis Academy Don Valley (All Through) 2 miles
    
Notre Dame High School 2 miles
    
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2.1 miles
    
Tapton School 2.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB. The nearest is Clover City Practice, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB. The nearest is Devonshire Quarter Dental Practice, approximately 780 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB. The nearest is Sheffield Children's Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB. The nearest is Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in S1 2FB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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