Potter Hill Lane is in High Green, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S35 4JE 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 Potter Hill Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S35 4JF, S35 4LJ, S35 4PN, S35 4PJ, S35 4GN, S35 4LD, S35 4HD, S35 4NH, S35 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S35 4JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 S35 4JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 33.3% | 44.3% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 33.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.4% | 36.6% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 S35 4JE this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 31.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potter Hill Lane was 129.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.6% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Potter Hill Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 126 local areas in Penistone East and the 217th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Potter Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2024-08-23 | £260,298 |
| 47 Potter Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-04-24 | £144,734 |
| 57 Potter Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2023-07-19 | £513 |
| 35 Potter Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2023-04-28 | £520 |
| 41 Potter Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2023-04-28 | £520 |
S35 4JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angram Bank Junior School Kinsey Road , High Green S35 4HN | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Angram Bank Nursery and Infant School Kinsey Road , High Green S35 4HN | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Angram Bank Primary School Kinsey Road , High Green S35 4HN | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Green Primary School Wortley Road , High Green S35 4LU | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate Lane Academy Greengate Lane , High Green S35 3GT | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 4,930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 3out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | - not rated | 4,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,988 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 | 1,272 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB | - not rated | 4,893 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Elior | Angram Bank Primary School, Kinsey Road | 249 yd | |
| Newgate Close Lunch Club | Newgate Hall, Newgate Close | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Green Working Mens Club | 15 Westwood Road | 671 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 12 Wortley Road | 928 yd | |
| The Bridge | 2a Hollow Gate | 1,034 yd | |
| St Marys Catholic Club | St Marys Catholic Club, Mortomley Lane | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Circle Friery | 11 The Circle | 776 yd | |
| High Green Grill | Adjoining Sainsbury's, 2 Wortley Road | 799 yd | |
| Saffron Spice | 1a Wortley Road | 829 yd | |
| China Wok | 8 Jeffcock Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 2 Wortley Road | 799 yd | |
| Co-op | 96 Greengate Lane | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Hazel Park FOSTER WAY | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| High Green Working Mens Club WESTWOOD ROAD | 671 yd | |
| Mortomley Park GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.