Pot House Lane is in Stocksbridge, Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S36 1EJ is located in the Stocksbridge and Upper Don 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 Pot House Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S36 1DF, S36 1ET, S36 1DG, S36 1DA, S36 1FD, S36 1GE, S36 1AG, S36 1ES, S36 1GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S36 1EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49% | -3.8% | 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 area around S36 1EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 33.8% | 42.7% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 30.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 16.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 15% | 7.6% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.5% | 27.9% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -20.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 25.3% | 16.3% | -9.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 11.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 S36 1EJ this area, 28.9% 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 28.9% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 19.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.5% 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 | 98.7% | 99.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 99.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 33% | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pot House Lane was 175.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.8% higher than the Stocksbridge and Upper Don average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pot House Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stocksbridge and Upper Don and the 317th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Pot House Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-12-16 | £71,588 |
| 55 Pot House Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2021-12-03 | £78,649 |
| 55 Pot House Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2014-05-30 | £75,418 |
| 71 Pot House Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2014-04-17 | £81,535 |
| 63 Pot House Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2013-09-20 | £95,898 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S36 1EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Pot House Lane , Stocksbridge S36 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 37 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy McIntyre Road , Stocksbridge S36 1DG | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksbridge Junior School Cedar Road , Stocksbridge S36 1AS | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royd Nursery and Infant School Carr Road , Deepcar S36 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School St Margaret Avenue , Deepcar S36 2TE | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge High School Shay House Lane , Stocksbridge S36 1FD | 2out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge Christian Centre | Cedar Road | 521 yd | |
| Argent Catering Solutions Ltd. | Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, Moorland Drive | 551 yd | |
| Stocksbridge R U F C | 632 Manchester Road | 661 yd | |
| Grounded Cafe Bar | 516a Manchester Road | 667 yd | |
| Intenso Cafe Bar | 481-481a Manchester Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Grouse - Samuel Smith | The Red Grouse, Spink Hall Lane | 307 yd | |
| Legionnaires Club | Stocksbridge Legionnaires Club, Edward Street | 564 yd | |
| Friendship Hotel | The Friendship, 536 Manchester Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley's Fish & Chips | 2 Victoria Road | 456 yd | |
| De Caprio's | Unit 2, Victoria Road | 456 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 592 Manchester Road | 630 yd | |
| Bangin Burgers | 570 Manchester Road | 633 yd | |
| The Hungry Geezer | 487 Manchester Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Supermarket | 93 Pot House Lane | 70 yd | |
| Coop Food Market | The Co-Operative Food, Johnson Street | 583 yd | |
| Lidl | 445-451 Manchester Road | 836 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Ford House, Fox Valley Way | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge High School MATHS & COMPUTING COLLEGE MATHS & COMPUTING COLLEGE SHAY HOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Stocksbridge Junior School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre MOORLAND DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Stocksbridge Rugby Social Club MANCHESTER ROAD | 668 yd | |
| Oxley Park INMAN PAVILION INMAN PAVILION MOORLAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Coal Pit Lane (Stocksbridge Rugby Club) Coal Pit Lane | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Stocksbridge Park Steels Fc (Look Local Stadium) BRACKEN MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Stocksbridge Park Steels Fc (Site 2) BRACKEN MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Bracken Moor Sports Club (Stocksbridge Cricket Club) BRACKEN MOOR SPORTS CLUB BRACKEN MOOR SPORTS CLUB BRACKEN MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 882 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.