S4 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wood Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7BN 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 31% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00039883 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S4 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S4 7BN.
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32
£ 32,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7BN 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
S4 7BN has a highly multicultural community character — 53% 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 7BN. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S4 7BN is moderate at 53 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
Whiteways Primary School
Fir Vale School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Owler Brook Primary School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Normanton Inn0.7 km
- Pitsmoor Inn0.9 km
- Bay Horse Inn1.0 km
- Firth Park W M C0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bistro0.9 km
- Breakfast Club0.8 km
- Malton Salvation Army0.6 km
- Awesome Walls Sheffield0.5 km
- Intensive Support Service (ISS) NHS0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Palace1.0 km
- Chai & Co0.6 km
- Marcia's All Nations Caribbean Takeaway0.5 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.6 km
- Watan Curry House0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- All Day's0.3 km
- Nile Market0.8 km
- Hamza Supermarket0.8 km
- Hinde Street Mini Market Ltd0.8 km
- Hussain Brothers0.6 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Earl Marshall Guest House1.0 km
- The Glastonbury Guest House0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- JJ Mini Market0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.8 km
- Meadowhall3.1 km
- Darnall3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fir View Gardens/Osgathorpe Drive0.0 km
- Scott Road/Ellesmere Road North0.3 km
- Scott Road/Ellesmere Road North0.3 km
- Scott Road/Sturton Road0.3 km
- Scott Road/Sturton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S47BN · Data under Open Government Licence