The postcode S5 8XA is located in Sheffield, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. S5 8XA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
S5 8XA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of S5 8XA as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to S5 8XA is Standish Avenue which is centered 108 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shirecliffe Road/Standish Avenue and is 76 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.4 km away at Langsett-Prim Vw Platform to City The closest railway station is Sheffield Rail Station, 2.83 km away.
The closest primary school to S5 8XA (for ages 11 and under) is Westways Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 7, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VII School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 24, 2018 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 99.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 96.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for S5 8XA is covered by the South Yorkshire police force association and Sheffield is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to S5 8XA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to S5 8XA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode S5 8XA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from S5 8XA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westways Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 2.77 km |
| Broomhill Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 3.22 km |
| King Edward VII School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 3.38 km |
| Sheffield High School | Independent school | 3-18 | 3.6 km | |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 3.69 km |
| Yewlands Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 3.69 km | |
| Lydgate Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 3.72 km |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 5, 2015) | 3.79 km |
| Westbourne School | Independent school | 3-16 | 3.86 km | |
| Birkdale School | Independent school | 4-18 | 3.87 km | |
| Lydgate Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 9, 2018) | 4.08 km |
| Ecclesfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 4.25 km |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 4.37 km |
| Hunter's Bar Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2018) | 4.41 km |
| Hunter's Bar Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 4.41 km |
| Notre Dame High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 4.52 km |
| Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 7, 2021) | 4.54 km |
| Tapton School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 6, 2012) | 4.54 km |
| Blackburn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 4.71 km |
| Grenoside Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 4.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to S5 8XA - Data from Apr 2022
| Shirecliffe Road/Standish Avenue | 76 m | |
| Shirecliffe Road/Batworth Road | 123 m | |
| Firshill Crescent/Firshill Way | 181 m | |
| Shirecliffe Road/Shirecliffe Lane | 188 m | |
| Shirecliffe Road/Firshill Crescent | 193 m | |
| Langsett-Prim Vw Platform to City | 1.4 km | |
| Langsett - Primrose View (S Yorks Supertram) | 1.41 km | |
| Langsett - Primrose View (S Yorks Supertram) | 1.41 km | |
| Sheffield Rail Station | 2.83 km | |
| Sheffield Rail Station | 2.86 km | |
| Medowhall Rail Station | 4.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to S5 8XA - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Roe Wood | 620 m | |
| Roe Wood (Recreation ground) | 650 m | |
| Woodside | 1.21 km | |
| Moonshine Tank | 1.3 km | |
| Scraith Wood | 1.54 km | |
| The Meadow | 1.61 km | |
| Oxspring Dam | 1.75 km | |
| Wood Hill | 1.93 km | |
| Brush House Hill | 2.01 km | |
| Hinde Common Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Wincobank Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Walkley Bank Plantation | 2.79 km | |
| Knowle Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Clay Wood | 3.24 km | |
| Birley Edge | 3.3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for S5 8XA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 46.2 Mbps | 99.3 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.8 Mbps | 49.41 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 3.7% | 100% | 85.2 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 96.3% | 96.3% | 460.5 | 44 |
Energy usage data for S5 8XA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.40314300 |
| Longitude | -1.47207000 |
| OS Easting | 435197 |
| OS Northing | 0389721 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| South Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Electoral Ward | Burngreave |
| Local Authority District | Sheffield |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Sheffield City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | South Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000019 |
| Travel To Work Area | Sheffield |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Sheffield |
| Cancer Alliance | South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Sheffield CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sheffield BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Sheffield BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011214 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sheffield 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sheffield 019A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |