S4 7AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbeyfield Road, 0.3km from Lower Crabtree in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k. 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 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00039882 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEYFIELD ROAD, S4 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEYFIELD ROAD, S4 7AW.
464
40
£ 32,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S4 7AW has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 7AW. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
Detached
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S4 7AW has low crime rates — 43 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
Whiteways Primary School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Fir Vale School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.2 km
- Booze Express0.7 km
- Family Choice Store0.4 km
- Marshall News0.4 km
- The Old House Ltd0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.2 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.6 km
- Pitsmoor Inn0.6 km
- Normanton Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Dip N Drip0.7 km
- Aspiring Communities Sheffield Limited0.9 km
- Bonney's Kitchen0.9 km
- Josh's Cafe0.9 km
- Katie's Kitchen0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Prime Pizza0.7 km
- Chai & Co0.8 km
- Marcia's All Nations Caribbean Takeaway0.7 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.8 km
- D2o Tasties0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.7 km
- Meadowhall3.5 km
- Darnall4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barnsley Road/Devon Road0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Norwood Road0.1 km
- Norwood Road/Barnsley Road0.2 km
- Norwood Road/Barnsley Road0.2 km
- Scott Road/Sturton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S47AW · Data under Open Government Licence