S5 8WA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (S5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8WA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case S which means Sheffield.
- Postal District. In our case S5.
- Postal Sector. In our case S5 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case WA.
The regional mail center for the post area S is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the S5 8WA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SHEFFIELD NEPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the S5 8WA postcode have the street address of Longley Avenue West
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the S5 8WA postcode is home to a bustling 49 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SHEFFIELD within the old postal county of Yorkshire.
S5 8WA is within the city of Sheffield.
The S5 8WA postcode area is composed of 85.71% residential properties, 14.29% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in S5 8WA are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in S5 8WA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
None Domestic Buildings in S5 8WA fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.
Shops include 29, and 35-37, Longley Avenue West.
Food And Drink include 25, Longley Avenue West.
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S5 8WA: Points of Interest
B & B Supersave
B & B Supersave is a retail outlet located at 35-37 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, S5 8WA.
Millenium Spice
Millenium Spice is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 25 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, S5 8WA.
Pizza Master
Pizza Master is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 27 Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, S5 8WA.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 85.71% |
| Commercial | 14.29% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for S5 8WA
The telephone area code for S5 8WA is 0114 Sheffield.
Map Coordinates for S5 8WA
| Latitude | 53.4091318101 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.4704912688 |
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Weather Forecast for S5 8WA
Tue 16th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 11 mph |
Wed 17th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | W 11 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the S5 8WA Postcode?
Download Speeds For S5 8WA
| Average Mbps | 103.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 92.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
S5 8WA has an average download speed of 103.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
755 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (822,917) have slower broadband speeds.
30% of postcodes (360,969) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For S5 8WA
| Average Mbps | 14.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
S5 8WA has an average upload speed of 14.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,303 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
59% of postcodes (698,907) have slower upload speeds.
40% of postcodes (473,431) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the S5 8WA Postcode
Primary Schools
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Address: Boynton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7HL
Headteacher: Mr Ian Read
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-02-13)
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01142326603
E-ACT Pathways Academy
Address: Raisen Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7NA
Headteacher: Headteacher Elizabeth Long
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-10-03)
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01142310044
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Address: Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7BX
Headteacher: Ms Fiona Rigby
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-12-14)
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01143030381
Secondary Schools
Parkwood E-ACT Academy
Address: Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8UL
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Cottingham
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-29)
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01142310221
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Address: Andover Street, Sheffield, , S3 9BE
Headteacher: Co Headteacher David Boyd Rachel Flemming
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-01)
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01145539110
Fir Vale School
Address: Owler Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8GB
Headteacher: Rachel Smith
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-10-19)
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01142439391
Higher Schools
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Address: Horninglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6SG
Headteacher: Mr Jamie Davies
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-10-05)
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01142625757
The Sheffield College
Address: , Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RL
Headteacher: Ms Angela Foulkes
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-09)
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: 01142602600
Chapeltown Academy
Address: Hydra Business Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9ZX
Headteacher: Mr Dominic Pinto
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-09-28)
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: 01142454803
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near S5 8WA
PAWSON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 528 HERRIES ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 8TQ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
PITSMOOR DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 139 & GROUND FLOOR 141, BURNGREAVE ROAD, PITSMOOR, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S3 9DL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
PETRIE TUCKER & PARTNERS LTD
Address: 14 BLYDE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 7AF
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHEY HILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 30 SOUTHEY HILL, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 8BE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
420 FIRTH PARK ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 420 FIRTH PARK ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 6HH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
FIRTH PARK CLINIC
Address: 40 NORTH QUADRANT, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 6NU
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near S5 8WA
WELL
Address: 427 HERRIES ROAD, NORWOOD, SHEFFIELD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 7HF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 426855
BURNGREAVE PHARMACY
Address: 149 BURNGREAVE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S3 9DL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 754920
WELL
Address: 255 SOUTHEY GREEN ROAD, SOUTHEY GREEN, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 7QB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 325462
FIR VALE
Address: 1 HINDE HOUSE LANE, SHEFFIELD, S4 8GX
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 420009
PARSON CROSS PHARMACY
Address: 74 BUCHANAN ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S5 8AL
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 400390
ALLIED PHARMACY FIRTH PARK ROAD
Address: 428-430 FIRTH PARK ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S5 6HH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 438533
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near S5 8WA
MARTYN KEMP OPTICIANS (SOUTHEY)
Address: 443 HERRIES ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 8TJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
COMPLETE IWEAR LTD (HILLSBOROUGH)
Address: UNIT 2, MORRISONS STORE, 699 PENISTONE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S6 2GY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
MARTYN KEMP OPTICIANS (FIRTH PARK)
Address: 37 BELLHOUSE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S5 6HJ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (FIRTH PARK)
Address: 59 BELLHOUSE ROAD, FIRTH PARK, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 6HJ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
PREMIER EYECARE (SHEFFIELD)
Address: LEAROYD WAY, HILLSBOROUGH BARRACKS, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S6 2LR
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HILLSBOROUGH)
Address: 12-14 MIDDLEWOOD ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S6 4GY
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near S5 8WA
NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 360 HERRIES ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 7HD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0845 1242498
HERRIES ROAD SURGERY
Address: HERRIES ROAD SURGERY, 450 HERRIES ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 8TL
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2326478
FORGE HEALTH GROUP
Address: PITSMOOR SURGERY, 151 BURNGREAVE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S3 9DL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 03451 222231
SOUTHEY GREEN MEDICAL CTR
Address: 281 SOUTHEY GREEN ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 7QB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2326401
MELROSE SURGERY
Address: MELROSE SURGERY, 131 BURNGREAVE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S3 9DG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2723715
BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 72 BUCHANAN ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S5 8AL
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2454834
Transport Links near S5 8WA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: S5 8WA
- Sheffield
Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BPDistance: 2.76 milesDriving Time: 5.74 minutes - Meadowhall
Meadowhall station, Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQDistance: 3.22 milesDriving Time: 6.54 minutes - Darnall
Darnall station, Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JUDistance: 4.08 milesDriving Time: 8.11 minutes - Chapeltown (South Yorkshire)
Chapeltown station, Market Place, Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, S35 2UUDistance: 4.18 milesDriving Time: 7.60 minutes - Rotherham Central
Rotherham Central station, Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QHDistance: 6.04 milesDriving Time: 10.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near S5 8WA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near S5 8WA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the S5 8WA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gill Furniss |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the S5 8WA Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Sheffield District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Sheffield District at the following link Sheffield District.How much is the Council Tax?
Sheffield District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Sheffield District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the S5 8WA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Sheffield council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and ArchivesHouse Sales in S5 8WA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the S5 8WA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Herries Road, SHEFFIELD, S5 7HF | 0.44 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Tesco |
| Iceland, Barnsley Road, SHEFFIELD, S5 0QF | 1.80 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Iceland |
| Iceland, Bradfield Road, SHEFFIELD, S6 2BS | 1.82 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Penistone Road, SHEFFIELD, S6 2GY | 1.86 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Flora Street, SHEFFIELD, S6 2BF | 1.96 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the S5 8WA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Leppings Lane, Sheffield, S6 1LR | 1.33 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Leppings Lane |
| Sheffield Parkway Retail Park, Sheffield, S2 5AU | 2.10 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Sheffield Parkway Retail Park |
| Sheffield Station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BQ | 2.17 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Sheffield Station, Sheaf Street |
| Valley Centertainment, Sheffield, S9 2EP | 2.32 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to Valley Centertainment |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Penistone Road, SHEFFIELD, S6 2GB | 1.04 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to McDonald's, Penistone Road, SHEFFIELD, S6 2GB |
| McDonald's, High Street, SHEFFIELD, S1 2GE | 1.83 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to McDonald's, High Street, SHEFFIELD, S1 2GE |
| McDonald's, Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, SHEFFIELD, S9 2YZ | 2.40 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to McDonald's, Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, SHEFFIELD, S9 2YZ |
| McDonald's, The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, SHEFFIELD, S9 1EP | 2.40 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to McDonald's, The Oasis, Meadowhall Centre, SHEFFIELD, S9 1EP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Penistone Road, SHEFFIELD, S6 2GF | 1.10 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to KFC Sheffield - Penistone Road |
| KFC, Barnsley Road, SHEFFIELD, S5 0QG | 1.14 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to KFC Sheffield - Barnsley Road |
| KFC, Haymarket, SHEFFIELD, S1 2AW | 1.76 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to KFC Sheffield - Haymarket |
| KFC, West Street, SHEFFIELD, S1 4EW | 2.04 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to KFC Sheffield - West Street |
| KFC, Broughton Lane, SHEFFIELD, S9 2DD | 2.18 miles | Directions from S5 8WA to KFC Sheffield Arena - Broughton Lane |