Below are the 15 neighbourhoods within Sheffield with the highest rate of obesity among children in year six – the last year of primary school – ranked from lowest to highest.
5. Herdings & Gleadless Valley - 30 per cent
In Herdings & Gleadless Valley, 30 per cent of children in year six are obese, according to NHS Digital Figures for 2021/22. That's the 12th highest percentage out of 71 neighourhoods across Sheffield. Photo: Google
6. Tinsley & Carbrook - 30.1 per cent
In Tinsley & Carbrook, 30.1 per cent of children in year six are obese, according to NHS Digital Figures for 2021/22. That's the 11th highest percentage out of 71 neighourhoods across Sheffield. Photo: Google
7. Darnall - 30.5 per cent
In Darnall, 30.5 per cent of children in year six are obese, according to NHS Digital Figures for 2021/22. That's the 10th highest percentage out of 71 neighourhoods across Sheffield. Photo: Google
8. Shirecliffe & Parkwood Springs - 30.6 per cent
In Shirecliffe & Parkwood Springs, 30.6 per cent of children in year six are obese, according to NHS Digital Figures for 2021/22. That's the ninth highest percentage out of 71 neighourhoods across Sheffield. Photo: Google