Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FIRSHILL CROFT, S4 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRSHILL CROFT, S4 7BQ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 31,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S4 7BQ 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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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

55% of S4 7BQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 38 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 34.1% year-on-year.

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

S4 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firshill Croft, 0.6km from Pitsmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7BQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 34.1% year-on-year. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00039888 (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 7BQ. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.6%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean19.2%
Other / Mixed18.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 75,100

4 sales · Mean £ 76,800

Terraced

£ 114,000

3 sales · Mean £ 104,166

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

Crime around S4 7BQ is moderate at 71 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 offences119
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order37
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.8 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.0 km
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Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School

Good475 pupils1.1 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.1 km
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E-ACT Pathways Academy

Good395 pupils1.4 km
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Oasis Academy Fir Vale

Good415 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B & B Supersave0.8 km
  • Go Local0.3 km
  • A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.5 km
  • Family Choice Store0.9 km
  • Marshall News0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • D2o Tasties0.9 km
  • Maris Pipers Plaice0.8 km
  • Millenium Spice0.8 km
  • Pizza Master0.8 km
  • Pizza Palace0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Normanton Inn1.0 km
  • Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
  • Pitsmoor Inn0.3 km
  • The Forest0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Breakfast Club0.8 km
  • Sheaf Training0.5 km
  • Sheffield United Academy0.4 km
  • Zapiekarnia0.3 km
  • Pitsmoor Methodist Church0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Glastonbury Guest House0.5 km
  • The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield2.6 km
  • Meadowhall4.1 km
  • Darnall4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Firshill Crescent/Firshill Croft0.1 km
  • Firshill Crescent/Firshill Croft0.1 km
  • Shirecliffe Road/Shirecliffe Lane0.2 km
  • Firshill Crescent/Firshill Way0.2 km
  • Shirecliffe Road/Batworth Road0.2 km