S4 7BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Pitsmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7BF is 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00039889 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S4 7BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S4 7BF.
328
35
£ 32,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7BF 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 7BF has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S4 7BF. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
S4 7BF has low crime rates — 46 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
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Byron Wood Primary Academy
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Whiteways Primary School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Fir Vale School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.3 km
- Booze Express0.5 km
- Family Choice Store0.3 km
- Marshall News0.4 km
- The Old House Ltd0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.2 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.5 km
- Normanton Inn0.5 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
- Pitsmoor Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- MJ's0.9 km
- Deweys Cafe0.9 km
- Dip N Drip0.8 km
- Breakfast Club0.4 km
- Malton Salvation Army0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Prime Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza Palace0.6 km
- Nellies0.9 km
- Noor Pizza0.8 km
- Chai & Co0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.5 km
- Meadowhall3.6 km
- Darnall3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Scott Road/Sturton Road0.1 km
- Scott Road/Sturton Road0.1 km
- Scott Road/Ellesmere Road North0.3 km
- Scott Road/Ellesmere Road North0.3 km
- Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S47BF · Data under Open Government Licence