S7 2LJ is a sought-after residential area on Pingle Road, 0.3km from Millhouses in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Ecclesall ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S7, S7 2LJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £523k, up 46.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S7 2LJ are sourced from Output Area E00040166 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINGLE ROAD, S7 2LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINGLE ROAD, S7 2LJ.
278
46
£ 75,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S7 2LJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S7 2LJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £523k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 46.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S7 2LJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 392,500
4 sales · Mean £ 433,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S7 2LJ has low crime rates — 13 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
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holt House Infant School
Mercia School
Carter Knowle Junior School
Abbey Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Millhouses Post Office0.5 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- The Brook0.5 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Andos1.0 km
- Thai Traveller Bistro1.0 km
- Boujee Lounge0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bamboo Garden1.0 km
- Chan's Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Pizza Mex0.6 km
- Abbey Friar0.5 km
- J W Rose (Bakers) Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Robin Hood Hotel0.4 km
- Millhouses Park Cricket Pavilion0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys PLC0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.0 km
- Sheffield4.7 km
- Dronfield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/Hartington Avenue0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Pingle Road0.1 km
- Dobcroft Road/Whirlowdale Road0.2 km
- Dobcroft Road/Abbeydale Road South0.2 km
- Dobcroft Road/Abbeyale Road South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S72LJ · Data under Open Government Licence