Spring Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S2 2JQ is located in the Park and Arbourthorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spring Lane, Sheffield, S2 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S2 2NA, S2 2JR, S2 2NB, S2 2NZ, S2 2JA, S2 2JB, S2 2PU, S2 2PE, S2 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S2 2JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 S2 2JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 49.9% | 54.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 30.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 45% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 33.7% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 25.2% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.2% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 25.8% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.8% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.7% | 65.8% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 76.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.9% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Lane was 225.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% higher than the Manor Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Manor Castle and the 203rd highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Spring Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-06-30 | £150,417 |
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Other | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Community Primary School Guildford Avenue , S2 2PJ | 2out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School Manor Lane , S2 1UF | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Primary School Queen Mary Road , S2 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School Southend Road , S2 5FT | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,591 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 | - not rated | 3,845 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 168 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemongrass Thai Street Food Extra | Guildford Grange, Guildford View | 225 yd | |
| Dukes in the Park | Centre In The Park, Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue | 516 yd | |
| Peggy's Cafe | 601 City Road | 611 yd | |
| The City Cafe | 792 City Road | 652 yd | |
| Arbourthorne Community Church | 600 East Bank Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel Ex-service Mens Club | 780 City Road | 593 yd | |
| Manor Estate Social Club | 794 City Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Foods U.K. Ltd | 704 City Road | 418 yd | |
| Popeye Pizza | 129 Northern Avenue | 594 yd | |
| Arbourthorne Fish Bar | 133 Northern Avenue | 594 yd | |
| Alberts Traditional Fish & Chips | 746 City Road | 646 yd | |
| KFC | 766 City Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Covenience Store | 140 Northern Avenue | 747 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 137 Northern Avenue | 748 yd | |
| Poundland | 942 City Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Playing Fields GUILDFORD RISE | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Arbourthorne Playing Fields EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Centre In The Park GUILDFORD AVENUE | 607 yd | |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Norfolk Park NORFOLK PARK STUDENT RESIDENCE NORFOLK PARK STUDENT RESIDENCE NORFOLK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Springs Leisure Centre EAST BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| In Trim Health & Fitness 12A 12A RIDGEWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.