Area Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S8 postcode area.

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Population

46,041

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,410 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £239,291 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4355
Anti-social behaviour2287
Shoplifting1348
Public order1191
Criminal damage and arson1041

school Local Schools

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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils
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Carfield Primary School

Good604 pupils
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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils
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Mossbrook School

Good161 pupils
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Creswell Junior School

Good274 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • The Handsome Hare
  • The Herd (Woodseats)
  • Top Jump
  • Apna Style
  • Andos
  • + 74 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Brothers Arms
  • Chantry Arms
  • De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd
  • Grennel Mower
  • Guzzle
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Big Daddy's
  • American Pizza House
  • Baked & Caked
  • Bamboo Garden
  • Barker the Baker
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Derbyshire Lane Minimarket
  • Derbyshire Lane Pharmacy
  • Farm Foods Ltd
  • Ginger Bakers
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Costcutter
  • Iceland - The Food Warehouse
  • Londis Lowedges
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC
  • + 8 more