S4 7AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbeyfield Road, 0.2km from Pitsmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
For families considering a move, S4 7AU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k. 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 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00039851 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEYFIELD ROAD, S4 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEYFIELD ROAD, S4 7AU.
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37
£ 32,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
57% of S4 7AU'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 7AU. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 151,416
Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S4 7AU is moderate at 50 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
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Fir Vale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.2 km
- Booze Express0.6 km
- Family Choice Store0.5 km
- Marshall News0.2 km
- Saleh Mini Market0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.0 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.4 km
- Normanton Inn0.6 km
- Pitsmoor Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Dip N Drip0.9 km
- Malton Salvation Army0.5 km
- Intensive Support Service (ISS) NHS0.4 km
- Pitstop0.4 km
- Red Sea Cafe0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Prime Pizza0.9 km
- Nellies0.9 km
- Pizza Palace0.4 km
- Noor Pizza0.8 km
- Marcia's All Nations Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.5 km
- Meadowhall3.7 km
- Darnall4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
- Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Orphanage Road0.2 km
- Barnsley Road/Firshill Close0.2 km
- Barnsley Road/Norwood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S47AU · Data under Open Government Licence