Greaves Lane is in High Green, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 4GR is located in the West Ecclesfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greaves Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 4LB, S35 4LY, S35 4DQ, S35 4DW, S35 4DU, S35 4LF, S35 4DT, S35 4FZ, S35 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S35 4GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S35 4GR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 34.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 53.5% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -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 (87.2%) 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 | 56.2% | 52.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 30% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 95.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greaves Lane was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greaves Lane has the 44th lowest crime rate of 126 local areas in Penistone East and the 188th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Greaves Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-06 | £190,260 |
| 1 Greaves Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-07-16 | £208,121 |
| 205 Greaves Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-05-04 | £152,819 |
| 11 Greaves Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-11-24 | £311,918 |
| 19 Greaves Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2017-11-10 | £337,438 |
S35 4GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Green Primary School Wortley Road , High Green S35 4LU | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School High Green Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY | - not rated | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate Lane Academy Greengate Lane , High Green S35 3GT | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate Lane Primary School Greengate Lane , High Green S35 3GT | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Green Comprehensive School Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 3out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 3out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,240 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paces School for Conductive Education Thorncliffe Hall , Newton Chambers Road S35 2PH | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packhorse | 23 Pack Horse Lane | 720 yd | |
| Sams Diner | Sams Diner And Truckers Cafe, Stocksbridge Bypass | 957 yd | |
| Newgate Close Lunch Club | Newgate Hall, Newgate Close | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Green Working Mens Club | 15 Westwood Road | 296 yd | |
| Wortley Mens Club | Wortley Working Mens Club, Reading Room Lane | 350 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 12 Wortley Road | 636 yd | |
| St Marys Catholic Club | St Marys Catholic Club, Mortomley Lane | 835 yd | |
| Tankersley Park Golf Club | Tankersley Park Golf Club, Park Lane | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Green Grill | Adjoining Sainsbury's, 2 Wortley Road | 468 yd | |
| Saffron Spice | 1a Wortley Road | 569 yd | |
| China Wok | 8 Jeffcock Road | 759 yd | |
| The Circle Friery | 11 The Circle | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 2 Wortley Road | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Green Working Mens Club WESTWOOD ROAD | 295 yd | |
| Thorncliffe Health And Leisure Centre PACK HORSE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Paces Campus Pack Horse Lane | 742 yd | |
| Sgp Sheffield Thorncliffe Pack Horse Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 921 yd |
| High Green Playing Fields (Closed) Mortomley Close | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| High Hazel Park FOSTER WAY | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Mortomley Park GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches | 979 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 | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.