Rural Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S6 4BH is located in the Hillsborough 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 Rural Lane, Sheffield, S6 4BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S6 4SD, S6 4XD, S6 4BP, S6 4BJ, S6 4SB, S6 4SE, S6 4BQ, S6 4SZ, S6 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S6 4BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 49.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 S6 4BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 24.1% | 26.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 57.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 44.3% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 32.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 19.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 30.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 95.7% | 96.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rural Lane was 88.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Hillsborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rural Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hillsborough and the 703rd highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Rural Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-05-10 | £112,430 |
| 15 Rural Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-11-20 | £274,003 |
| 13 Rural Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2016-01-08 | £305,753 |
| 15 Rural Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2009-06-08 | £288,308 |
| 5 Rural Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2009-01-26 | £100,592 |
S6 4BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S6 4BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisewood Community Primary School Ben Lane , Wisewood S6 4SD | 2out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxley Primary School Rodney Hill , Loxley S6 6SG | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School Marlcliffe Road , S6 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malin Bridge Primary School Dykes Lane , S6 4RH | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Primary School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Valley School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield School Kirk Edge Road , S35 0AE | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer School Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH | 2out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewlands Academy Creswick Lane , S35 8NN | 1out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,094 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 | 4,383 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolley Wood School Chaucer Road , S5 9QN | 3out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale School Oakholme Road , S10 3DH | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 4,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsley Jack | 65 Rural Lane | 202 yd | |
| The Old Library Tea Room | 77 Laird Road | 294 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 21 Stour Lane | 322 yd | |
| Wadsley House Social | Wadsley House Social Club, The Drive | 789 yd | |
| One More Slice | 130 Dykes Lane | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse and Jockey | 250 Wadsley Lane | 491 yd | |
| Sportsman Inn | 183 Worrall Road | 501 yd | |
| Hillsborough Social Club | 127 Oakland Road | 924 yd | |
| Wisewood Inn | 539 Loxley Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Castle Inn | 111 Dykes Hall Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana | Flat Over, 230 Ben Lane | 79 yd | |
| S6 Kebabish | 197-199 Dykes Hall Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 206 Dykes Hall Road | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wisewood Sports Centre LAIRD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Wisewood Methodist Church BEN LANE | 200 yd | |
| Ben Lane BEN LANE | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Pinegrove Country Club (Closed) Myers Grove Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 953 yd |
| Hillsborough Golf Club WORRALL ROAD | golf | 989 yd |
| Loxley Primary School RODNEY HILL | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Middlewood Road Mini Soccer Pitch Middlewood Road | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.