Abbey Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 0BP is located in the Graves Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S8 0BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 0GA, S8 0GJ, S8 0GB, S8 0GE, S8 0GN, S8 0BB, S8 0AJ, S8 0BL, S8 0GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S8 0BP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 34.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 55.6% | 51.8% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 33.8% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 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 S8 0BP this area, 5.9% 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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 53.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.7% | 86.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 92.6% | 91.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Lane was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% lower than the Beauchief and Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abbey Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Beauchief and Greenhill and the 536th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-12-18 | £537,640 |
| 46 Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-08 | £371,063 |
| 40 Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-05-13 | £418,090 |
| 58 Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £400 | 2021-03-31 | £441 |
| 44 Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-29 | £259,918 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 3,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lane Primary School Abbey Lane , S8 0BN | - not rated | 73 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Lane Primary School Abbey Lane , S8 0BN | 3out of 4 | 73 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Chancet Wood Drive , S8 7TR | - not rated | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Chancet Wood Drive , S8 7TR | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodseats Primary School Chesterfield Road , S8 0SB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluestone Middle School Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge Middle School City Road , S2 5HJ | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Grange School Hastings Road , S7 2GU | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Valley School Matthews Lane , S8 8JS | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Tertiary College Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakes Park School Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN | - not rated | 2,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon | Unit 1, 20 Abbey Lane | 188 yd | |
| Marco's Restaurant | 870 Chesterfield Road | 389 yd | |
| Costa | 872 Chesterfield Road | 389 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 872 Chesterfield Road | 389 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | Kashmiri Aroma, Chantrey House, 798 Chesterfield Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey | 944 Chesterfield Road | 278 yd | |
| Cocktail Bar | The Herd, 5 Holmhirst Road | 473 yd | |
| Baaa @ The Herd | The Herd, 5 Holmhirst Road | 473 yd | |
| Guzzle | 843 Chesterfield Road | 528 yd | |
| Chantry Arms | 733 Chesterfield Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 13 Abbey Lane | 173 yd | |
| Think Sandwich | 18 Abbey Lane | 188 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 8 Meadowhead | 256 yd | |
| Kolkata | 849 Chesterfield Road | 528 yd | |
| Tiffin Spice | 837 Chesterfield Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 7a Abbey Lane | 222 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket PLC | 84-130 Meadowhead | 409 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 801 Chesterfield Road | 528 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 183 Archer Road | 840 yd | |
| Sainsburys PLC | J Sainsbury Plc, Archer Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chancet Wood ABBEY BROOK CLOSE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Barbers Field The Dale | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Norton Woodseats Cricket Club NORTON WOODSEATS CRICKET CLUB NORTON WOODSEATS CRICKET CLUB CHARLES ASHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sheffield Millhouses) Archer Drive | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Millhouses Park KNARESBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Sheffield Millhouses) (Closed) Archer Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.