S4 7AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barnsley Road, 0.2km from Lower Crabtree in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. 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 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00039887 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNSLEY ROAD, S4 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSLEY ROAD, S4 7AD.
428
33
£ 32,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7AD 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
49% of S4 7AD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S4 7AD. The average age is 33.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
7 sales · Mean £ 178,828
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S4 7AD has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Whiteways Primary School
Fir Vale School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- B & B Supersave0.9 km
- A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.0 km
- Booze Express0.8 km
- Family Choice Store0.5 km
- Marshall News0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dip N Drip0.8 km
- Clocktower Restaurant0.8 km
- Northern Perk0.8 km
- Breakfast Club0.7 km
- St Cuthbert's Community Kitchen0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Prime Pizza0.8 km
- Maris Pipers Plaice0.9 km
- Millenium Spice0.9 km
- Pizza Master1.0 km
- Pizza Palace0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Normanton Inn0.8 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.5 km
- Pitsmoor Inn0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.2 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.7 km
- Meadowhall3.6 km
- Darnall4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barnsley Road/Norwood Road0.0 km
- Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
- Norwood Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
- Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
- Norwood Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S47AD · Data under Open Government Licence