Sharrow Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S11 8AL is located in the Nether Edge and Sharrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, S11 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S11 8DB, S11 8DD, S11 8BZ, S11 8BX, S11 8AE, S11 8DS, S2 4NS, S7 1BW, S2 4NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S11 8AL is primarily male, with 63.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.3% | 36.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -14.9% |
| Male | 63.7% | 63.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 14.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S11 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.4% | 71.2% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 18% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 57.9% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 21.8% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -11.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 44.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 19.8% | 17.2% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 0.7% | -5.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 38.1% | 54.3% | 16.2% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 71.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 71.4% | 13.5% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.4% | 13.2% | -15.2% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 71.7% | 14.5% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 5.3% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharrow Lane was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sharrow Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 207 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-07-26 | £137,721 |
| 60 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-01-31 | £201,784 |
| 98 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-07-26 | £176,517 |
| 88 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2021-09-01 | £248,488 |
| 56 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-02-26 | £180,695 |
The percentage of student residents living in S11 8AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrow Junior School South View Road , S7 1DB | - not rated | 81 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharrow Nursery and Infant School South View Road , S7 1DB | - not rated | 81 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School Sitwell Road , S7 1BE | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield Community Primary School London Road , S2 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Sheffield Church of England Primary School Pomona Street , S11 8JN | - not rated | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge Middle School City Road , S2 5HJ | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | - not rated | 1,180 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheaf Unit The Stables , Sharrow Lane S11 8AE | - not rated | 131 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysalis Therapeutic Educational Centre 48 Wostenholm Road , Nether Edge S7 1LL | - not rated | 386 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood Garden School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood School 1 Kenwood Bank , S7 1NU | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Merlin Kindergarten 2 Meadowbank Road , Nether Edge S11 9AH | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Shape | The Stables, Sharrow Lane | 129 yd | |
| Rossis Restaurant | 1 Sharrow Lane | 176 yd | |
| Imrans | 216-218 London Road | 179 yd | |
| Amigos Mexican Kitchen | 224-230 London Road | 179 yd | |
| Treatz | 200-204 London Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Crown Inn | 137 London Road | 299 yd | |
| Stack Lounge | 125-129 London Road | 338 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 69 Alderson Road | 411 yd | |
| The Albion | Formerly Albion Hotel, 71-75 London Road | 436 yd | |
| Zephys Venue | Unit 014, Stag Works, 84 John Street | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Art Sushi | 106a Sharrow Lane | 28 yd | |
| Mrs Shah's Curry | 3 Sharrow Lane | 177 yd | |
| Yum Yum | 196-198 London Road | 179 yd | |
| Chikoo's & Peri Peri | 208 London Road | 179 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 22 Wostenholm Road | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozmen Ltd | Ground Floor, 178-184 London Road | 228 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Sharrow Lane | 273 yd | |
| Ozmen Extra | 55-57 John Street | 441 yd | |
| Pear Thai Oriental Supermarket | 315-317 London Road | 497 yd | |
| Bramall Lane Premier | 3 Anchor Point, 323 Bramall Lane | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Sheffield) NAPIER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 479 yd |
| U-Mix Centre U MIX BUILDING U MIX BUILDING ASLINE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| Gym Plus (Closed) Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Bramall Lane | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Sheffield United Fc (Bramall Lane) BRAMALL LANE BRAMALL LANE CHERRY STREET | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sheffield) GUERNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Kenwood Hall Hotel Leisure Club KENWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Fitness World (Closed) Clough Road | health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Virgin Active (Sheffield Broadfield Park) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 BROADFIELD COURT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,039 yd |
| Anns Grove Primary School ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Heeley Swimming Pool HEELEY SWIMMING POOL HEELEY SWIMMING POOL BROADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.