Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FIRSHILL CRESCENT, S4 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRSHILL CRESCENT, S4 7DS.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S4 7DS 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, S4 7DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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

S4 7DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firshill Crescent, 0.4km from Shirecliffe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7DS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.8% 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 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00039856 (shared with 5 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 7DS. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean16.0%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 84,250

2 sales · Mean £ 84,250

Flat

£ 49,000

1 sales · Mean £ 49,000

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

Crime around S4 7DS is moderate at 72 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 offences103
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson42
Public order24
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)

Outstanding464 pupils0.5 km
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School

Good475 pupils0.6 km
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E-ACT Pathways Academy

Good395 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Watermead

Outstanding417 pupils1.0 km
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Parkwood E-ACT Academy

Good789 pupils1.2 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils1.2 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Palace0.8 km
  • The Appletree0.8 km
  • Beres Pork Shop0.8 km
  • China Wok0.8 km
  • Maris Pipers Plaice0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & B Supersave0.4 km
  • A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.7 km
  • Marshall News0.7 km
  • Norwood Service Station0.8 km
  • Singhs Premier0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Glastonbury Guest House0.8 km
  • The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bay Horse Inn0.7 km
  • Pitsmoor Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.8 km
  • Host Management0.9 km
  • RVS Spinal Unit Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • Sheaf Training0.5 km
  • Sheffield United Academy0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield3.0 km
  • Meadowhall4.1 km
  • Darnall4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Firshill Crescent/Shirecliffe Road0.0 km
  • Firshill Crescent/Shirecliffe Road0.0 km
  • Shirecliffe Road/Standish Drive0.1 km
  • Shirecliffe Road/Firshill Crescent0.1 km
  • Shirecliffe Road/Standish Drive0.1 km