Green Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S3 8SH is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Sheffield, S3 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S3 8DX, S3 8DR, S3 8SE, S3 8DU, S6 3AF, S3 8FF, S3 8SL, S3 8AY, S6 3AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S3 8SH is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 37.6% | 46.1% | 8.5% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 62.4% | 53.9% | -8.5% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 S3 8SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.9% 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 | 83.2% | 73.9% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 36.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.8% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.9% | 64.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 31.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -10.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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.
In the area around S3 8SH this area, 0.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 4.8% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.4% | 12.6% | -8.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.4% | 77.1% | 23.7% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.7% | 93.4% | 8.7% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 86.7% | 84.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 83.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 78.3% | 37.2% | 41.1% |
| Christian | 14.6% | 46.2% | -31.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 119.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 58th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in City and the 514th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 10 Brooklyn Works Green Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-05-01 | £190,000 |
| Apartment 32 Brooklyn Works Green Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-02-28 | £194,818 |
| Apartment 9 Brooklyn Works Green Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-01-24 | £178,617 |
| Apartment 12 Brooklyn Works Green Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-07-14 | £190,152 |
| Apartment 4 Brooklyn Works Green Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2023-06-30 | £390,104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street , S3 7JA | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Andover Street , S3 9EF | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Cundy Street , S6 2WJ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Cavendish Street , S3 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Wood Primary Academy Earldom Road , Burngreave S4 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 787 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.or.V | Cornish Street | 67 yd | |
| Juke & Loe at The Milestone | 84 Green Lane | 91 yd | |
| Bar Kelham Ltd | 50 Green Lane | 105 yd | |
| Sakiz Anatolian Kitchen | Unit G19 & G20, Globe Works, Penistone Road | 170 yd | |
| Saw Grinders Union | Unit G19 & G20, Globe Works, Penistone Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | 312 Shalesmoor | 157 yd | |
| Kelham Kitchen & Wine Bar | 31 Ball Street | 158 yd | |
| Decks | Steel Yard Kelham, Kelham Island | 217 yd | |
| Salt Kelham Island | Ground Floor West, Clock Tower, Little Kelham, Green Lane | 248 yd | |
| The Wedge | 11 Cotton Mill Walk | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Cob | 72 Burton Road | 275 yd | |
| Hicks Street Fish & Chip Shop | 4 Hicks Street | 320 yd | |
| ALS Gongcha | 73-101 Neepsend Lane | 429 yd | |
| Wendy's Fish & Chips | 21 Netherthorpe Place | 492 yd | |
| Bread&salt | Hallamshire Works, Bardwell Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Corporation Street | 471 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 50 Montgomery Terrace Road | 499 yd | |
| Huamei Oriental Store | 1 Edward Street | 537 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Edward Street | 738 yd | |
| Co-operative | 72 Sharman Court, Broad Lane | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Sheffield) Brookshaw Park Brookshaw Park Gibraltar Street | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Sheffield) TENTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield ANDOVER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 711 yd |
| Bethany School FINLAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Verdon Recreation Centre VERDON STREET | 822 yd | |
| Zest Upperthorpe | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Allen Court Gym) BRIGHTMORE HOUSE BRIGHTMORE HOUSE ST GEORGE'S CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Be X Fitness FLORA STREET RETAIL PARK FLORA STREET RETAIL PARK FLORA STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Parkwood College (Closed) Parkwood Road | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Sheffield) (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.