S4 7BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firshill Crescent, 0.5km from Shirecliffe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7BS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00039879 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRSHILL CRESCENT, S4 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRSHILL CRESCENT, S4 7BS.
197
38
£ 31,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7BS 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
With 77% social renting, S4 7BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S4 7BS. The average age is 38.1. 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: 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
£ 67,250
2 sales · Mean £ 67,250
Terraced
£ 55,000
3 sales · Mean £ 87,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S4 7BS is moderate at 78 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
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
E-ACT Pathways Academy
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Maris Pipers Plaice0.7 km
- Millenium Spice0.7 km
- Pizza Master0.7 km
- Pizza Palace0.4 km
- D2o Tasties1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Breakfast Club0.8 km
- Bistro 551.0 km
- Sheaf Training0.4 km
- Sheffield United Academy0.3 km
- Zapiekarnia0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Go Local0.3 km
- Prime Poultry0.9 km
- Tesco Servest Food Co Southey0.9 km
- Your Food and Wine1.0 km
- Yours Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pitsmoor Inn0.3 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.5 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.7 km
- Meadowhall4.0 km
- Darnall4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Firshill Crescent/Firshill Croft0.0 km
- Firshill Crescent/Firshill Croft0.0 km
- Firshill Crescent/Firshill Rise0.1 km
- Firshill Crescent/Firshill Way0.1 km
- Firshill Crescent/Firshill Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S47BS · Data under Open Government Licence