Archer Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S7 2BW is located in the Ecclesall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Archer Lane, Sheffield, S7 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S7 2BZ, S7 2DN, S7 2DP, S7 2BX, S7 2DZ, S7 2BU, S7 2EH, S7 2DQ, S7 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S7 2BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 S7 2BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 26.5% | 29.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 55.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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 | 53.4% | 60% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 S7 2BW this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 59.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 14.8% | 16.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 77.2% | 75.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 89% | 91.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 91.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Lane was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Archer Lane has the 87th lowest crime rate of 208 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 683rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 88.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Archer Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £433,500 | 2025-10-10 | £433,500 |
| 75B Archer Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-07-14 | £335,690 |
| 67 Archer Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-06-30 | £378,603 |
| 63 Archer Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2022-10-07 | £1,480 |
| 58 Archer Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2022-09-30 | £590,003 |
S7 2BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Knowle Junior School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 2out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt House Infant School Bannerdale Road , S7 2EW | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Edge Primary School Glen Road , S7 1RB | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Millhouses Lane , S7 2HE | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meersbrook Bank Primary School Derbyshire Lane , S8 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 312 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 3,477 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 | 5,162 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantwood Specialist School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road , Sheffield S10 2QT | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Leaf Vegan Cafe | 9 Edgedale Road | 427 yd | |
| Away We Go | 82 Montrose Road | 440 yd | |
| Cafe Za Za | 704 Abbeydale Road | 492 yd | |
| Flames Peri Peri and Pizza | 751 Abbeydale Road | 567 yd | |
| The Cardomom | 753 Abbeydale Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Edge Bowling Club | 8 Nether Edge Road | 724 yd | |
| The Nether Edge Club | 2 Moncrieffe Road | 943 yd | |
| The Gin Bar | 444 Abbeydale Road | 975 yd | |
| The Broadfield Ale House | 452 Abbeydale Road | 975 yd | |
| Robin Hood Hotel | Millhouses Lane | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Wok | 698 Abbeydale Road | 492 yd | |
| Food Target Ltd | 711 Abbeydale Road | 612 yd | |
| Saucy | 705 Abbeydale Road | 612 yd | |
| Chans | 962 Abbeydale Road | 840 yd | |
| Cob & Crumb | 75 Woodseats Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranet Retail | Unit 4, 621-627 Abbeydale Road | 750 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 9 Machon Bank Road | 813 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Abbeydale Drive | 871 yd | |
| Sainsburys PLC | J Sainsbury Plc, Archer Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 183 Archer Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercia School HOLT HOUSE GROVE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Bannerdale Playing Fields Carterknowle Road | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Abbeydale Grange School Sports Field (Closed) Carter Knowle Road | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Abbeydale Grange School (Closed) Hastings Road | 729 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Sheffield Millhouses) (Closed) Archer Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sheffield Millhouses) Archer Drive | health and fitness suite | 875 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 | 101.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.