S8 is a postcode district in Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 847 active and 445 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S8 (16%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes S8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S8 are around £239k, down 2.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S8 at 304 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S8 postcode area.
46,041
40
£ 41,410 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S8's 64% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £239k. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Abbey Lane Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Mundella Primary School
Carfield Primary School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Talbot Specialist School
Mossbrook School
Creswell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- The Handsome Hare
- The Herd (Woodseats)
- Top Jump
- Apna Style
- Andos
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Brothers Arms
- Chantry Arms
- De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd
- Grennel Mower
- Guzzle
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Big Daddy's
- American Pizza House
- Baked & Caked
- Bamboo Garden
- Barker the Baker
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Co-op
- Derbyshire Lane Minimarket
- Derbyshire Lane Pharmacy
- Farm Foods Ltd
- Ginger Bakers
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Costcutter
- Iceland - The Food Warehouse
- Londis Lowedges
- Marks & Spencer
- Morrisons Supermarket PLC
- + 8 more
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Area Profile: S8 · Data under Open Government Licence