Roe Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S3 9AJ is located in the Burngreave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roe Lane, Sheffield, S3 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S3 9AU, S3 9AL, S4 7AF, S3 9AF, S3 9AD, S4 7BL, S3 9AT, S3 9AH, S4 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S3 9AJ is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 45.4% | 46.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 38.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 44.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 48.3% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 31.9% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.3% | 21.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 34.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 26.3% | 32.3% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 29.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 42.5% | 29.2% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -52.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 64.9% | 63.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.9% | 23.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 63.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 18.4% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 6.6% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 53.8% | 6.5% | 47.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roe Lane was 227.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% higher than the Burngreave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roe Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave and the 199th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Roe Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-24 | £128,145 |
| 14 Roe Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,220 | 2024-08-09 | £167,783 |
| 29 Roe Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-01-25 | £82,239 |
| 32 Roe Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2023-11-09 | £249,620 |
| 23 Roe Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-07-07 | £90,567 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Firshill Crescent , S4 7BX | 4out of 4 | 64 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield Primary Academy Orphanage Road , S3 9AN | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Wood Primary Academy Earldom Road , Burngreave S4 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Andover Street , S3 9EF | 2out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Boynton Road , S5 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 3,452 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 | 1,016 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,568 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 | 2,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 2,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitstop | 420 Pitsmoor Road | 240 yd | |
| Golden Piggy Restaurant | 408 Pitsmoor Road | 240 yd | |
| Intensive Support Service (ISS) NHS | Roe Wood Bungalow, 30 Firshill Rise | 281 yd | |
| Pitsmoor Methodist Church | Pitsmoor Methodist Church, Burngreave Road | 499 yd | |
| Sheaf Training | Sheaf Training, Norwood Drive | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, Pitsmoor Road | 151 yd | |
| Pitsmoor Inn | 448 Pitsmoor Road | 158 yd | |
| Normanton Inn | 12 Earldom Road | 891 yd | |
| The Forest | 48 Rutland Street | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace | 418 Pitsmoor Road | 240 yd | |
| Rutland Sandwich Shop | 162 Rutland Road | 721 yd | |
| Piri Grill | 4 Lyons Close | 940 yd | |
| Millenium Spice | 25 Longley Avenue West | 1,008 yd | |
| Tees Chippy | 31 Longley Avenue West | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Health And Fitness (Closed) Shirecliffe Road | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Heliport Site Recreation Ground COOKS WOOD ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 471 yd |
| The Sheffield United Academy SHEFFIELD UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY SHEFFIELD UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY FIRSHILL CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield ANDOVER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 997 yd |
| Sheffield Ski Village (Closed) Vale Road | ski slopes | 1,007 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 | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.