Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FIRSHILL ROAD, S4 7BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRSHILL ROAD, S4 7BB.

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Population

428

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S4 7BB 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

49% of S4 7BB'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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S4 7BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firshill Road, 0.2km from Pitsmoor 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00039887 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S4 7BB. 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

White / British22.0%
Asian / British Asian49.4%
Black / African / Caribbean11.9%
Other / Mixed16.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 68,500

1 sales · Mean £ 68,500

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Terraced

£ 138,750

4 sales · Mean £ 130,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S4 7BB has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order25
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.2 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)

Outstanding464 pupils0.3 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils0.5 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.0 km
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Whiteways Primary School

Good449 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Fir Vale

Good415 pupils1.1 km
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Fir Vale School

Requires Improvement1000 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.2 km
  • Booze Express0.7 km
  • Family Choice Store0.5 km
  • Marshall News0.1 km
  • Saleh Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Glastonbury Guest House0.1 km
  • The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bay Horse Inn0.3 km
  • Normanton Inn0.7 km
  • Pitsmoor Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dip N Drip0.9 km
  • Malton Salvation Army0.5 km
  • Intensive Support Service (ISS) NHS0.4 km
  • Pitstop0.4 km
  • Red Sea Cafe0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Prime Pizza0.9 km
  • Nellies1.0 km
  • Pizza Palace0.4 km
  • Noor Pizza0.9 km
  • Marcia's All Nations Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield2.5 km
  • Meadowhall3.8 km
  • Darnall4.1 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
  • Barnsley Road/Norwood Road0.2 km