Archer Drive Sheffield
26 addresses across 3 postcodes (S7,S8), about 490 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 34410061.
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sheffield costs £2,510 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and Millhouses Park (13 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 920 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2018 | 1 S8 0LB | Other | £4,900,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Sheffield in 2026-27: Band D £2,510 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,673 | £1,952 | £2,231 | £2,510 | £3,068 | £3,626 | £4,184 | £5,020 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (29% of about 1,710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of Vernons the Bakers and Bankside Works, Archer Road, Sheffield S8 0JT, permissioned (120 m)
- Former Jacobs Engineering, Troutbeck Road, permissioned (120 m)
- Site Of TTS Car Sales Ltd, Archer Road, Sheffield, permissioned (370 m)
- Land Between Athol Road And Smithy Wood Road Athol Road Sheffield, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of 78 And Land Adjoining 76 Rydal Road Sheffield S8 0US, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage Site Adjacent Working Mens Club Smithy Wood Road Woodseats Sheffield S8 0NW, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Rawson Bathrooms 666 Abbeydale Road Sheffield S7 2BB, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Abbeydale Grange School, Abbeydale Road, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8 0LB | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S7 2AG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S8 0LA | zone 2 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 89 m and 96 m above sea level (92 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7 2AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S8 0LA | 67% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| S8 0LB | 80% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dore and Totley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Dronfield 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Archer Road/Ulverston Road Millhouses | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sheffield Interchange/B6 Sheffield Centre | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Excel Parking Services | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 52.7 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Flint And Flint Dental Surgeons | 220 m |
| Hospital | Royal Hallamshire Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Woodseats Police Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rontec - Woodbank Cashzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Millhouses Park 13 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hoffman Kiln between Aizlewood Road and Cutts Terrace, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Kiln between Aizlewood Road and Cutts Terrace | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Beauchief Abbey Premonstratensian monastery: inner precinct and three fishponds | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Sheffield General Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Beauchief Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Brincliffe Edge Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Abbey Dale | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hutcliffe Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Cobnar Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Mill Leat | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 7 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 8 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 11 |
3 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 15 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sheffield: see them on the Sheffield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt House Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 260 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carter Knowle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mercia School | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodseats Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meersbrook Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nether Edge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Dobcroft Nursery Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dobcroft Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Carfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Road Beer Stop S8 0JT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2019 |
| McDonalds S8 0JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Home Bargains S8 0LD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2026 |
| STEPS Rehabilitation S7 2QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Jacobs Gate S7 2QA | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Bright Horizons S8 0LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Taylor Shaw S7 2EW | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Holt House Infants S7 2EW | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Costa Ltd S8 0LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Cob & Crumb S8 0PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Cater Plus @ McCarthy & Stone S7 2BN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Subway S8 0JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Town Wok S7 2BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe Za Za S7 2BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Rushey Meadows S7 2DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Troutbeck Road (17); On or near Parking Area (15); On or near Ulverston Road (12); On or near Ledstone Road (8); On or near Cartmell Hill (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- S8 0LB: 23 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- S7 2AG: 2 addresses of 73 in the postcode
- S8 0LA: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Archer Mews · Archer Road · Troutbeck Road · Ulverston Road · Ledstone Road · Cartmell Court · Holt House Grove · Cawthorne Grove · Woodseats Close · Todwick Road · Cartmell Hill · Woodseats Mews
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.