S4 7AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barnsley Road, 0.4km from Pitsmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S4 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00039886 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNSLEY ROAD, S4 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSLEY ROAD, S4 7AB.
323
36
£ 31,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S4 7AB spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S4 7AB. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S4 7AB is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Whiteways Primary School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Fir Vale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.2 km
- Booze Express0.8 km
- Family Choice Store0.6 km
- Marshall News0.1 km
- B & B Supersave0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.2 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.3 km
- Normanton Inn0.8 km
- Pitsmoor Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Dip N Drip0.9 km
- Malton Salvation Army0.6 km
- Intensive Support Service (ISS) NHS0.3 km
- Pitstop0.4 km
- Red Sea Cafe1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Prime Pizza0.9 km
- Pizza Palace0.4 km
- Noor Pizza0.8 km
- Marcia's All Nations Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
- Rutland Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.6 km
- Meadowhall3.8 km
- Darnall4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
- Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Orphanage Road0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Firshill Close0.1 km
- Firshill Crescent/Firshill Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S47AB · Data under Open Government Licence