Acres Hill Lane is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 4LR is located in the Darnall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield South East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield, S9 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S9 4HH, S9 4HG, S9 4JE, S9 4JL, S9 4JJ, S9 4WW, S9 4JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S9 4LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.2% | 35% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 25.7% | 11.8% | -13.9% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 (57.2%) 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 | 23.5% | 37.2% | 13.7% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 22.7% | 20% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -13.6% |
| Fair health | 29.4% | 24.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 17.6% | 10.7% | -6.9% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
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 S9 4LR this area, 47.8% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.6% | 47.8% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 29.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 14.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 19% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 16.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.8% | 63.1% | -24.7% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 80.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 80.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 31.8% | 6.5% | 25.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acres Hill Lane was 193.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acres Hill Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 264th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Acres Hill Business Park, 2 Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-07-26 | £463,114 |
| Unit 2 Acres Hill Business Park, 2 Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-10-09 | £505,633 |
| Unit 3 Acres Hill Business Park, 2 Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-05-14 | £456,429 |
| Unit 4 Acres Hill Business Park, 2 Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £388,800 | 2016-09-16 | £519,445 |
| Unit 2 Acres Hill Business Park, 2 Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, a newly built property | £430,000 | 2015-11-18 | £604,554 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S9 4LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in S9 4LR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 5,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Hill Community Primary School Mather Road , Littledale S9 4GQ | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Community Primary School Mather Road , Littledale S9 4GQ | - not rated | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Nursery and First School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy Fisher Lane , Darnall S9 4RP | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hazels Junior School Fisher Lane , Darnall S9 4RP | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge Middle School City Road , S2 5HJ | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltheof School Beaumont Close , S2 1RY | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk School Cradock Road , S2 2JX | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Huda Academy (Jamia Al-Hudaa) Ouseburn Croft , Darnall S9 3FY | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luqman Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 1,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&B Metal Components Limited | P And B Metal Components Ltd, Acres Hill Lane | 14 yd | |
| Half Moon | 71 Mather Road | 374 yd | |
| Warehouse Demo Services | Unit 8, Parkway Business Park, Parkway Drive | 418 yd | |
| Maa Ji Cafe & Sweets | 659 Staniforth Road | 517 yd | |
| Darnall Charcoal Grill | 679 Staniforth Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darnall Horticulture & Floral Services Institution | 647-651 Staniforth Road | 517 yd | |
| Terminus Tavern | 150 Main Road | 706 yd | |
| The Three Feathers | Bowden Wood Crescent | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma | 57 Mather Road | 419 yd | |
| China Town | 67 Mather Road | 419 yd | |
| Kohinoor | 20 Station Road | 489 yd | |
| Dodos | 604 Staniforth Road | 499 yd | |
| Ruby House | 608 Staniforth Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Batati Supermarket | 479 Staniforth Road | 646 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Supermarket, 6 Catley Road | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mather Road Recreation Ground BOWDEN HOUSE 671-673 BOWDEN HOUSE 671-673 PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| High Hazels Academy FISHER LANE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| The Victory Club MAIN ROAD | 726 yd | |
| Davy'S Sporting Club Ltd PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 733 yd |
| Waltheof Sports Centre (Closed) Beaumont Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Sheffield Park Academy SHEFFIELD PARK ACADEMY SHEFFIELD PARK ACADEMY BEAUMONT ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 78.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| 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 | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 21.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.