S8 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.4km from Meadow Head in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S8 0BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 25.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00039619 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY LANE, S8 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, S8 0BJ.
346
40
£ 45,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
S8 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0BJ. The average age is 40.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
4 sales · Mean £ 268,750
Flat
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 147,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0BJ has low crime rates — 32 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
Abbey Lane Primary School
Woodseats Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mundella Primary School
Holt House Infant School
Greenhill Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Woodseats Post Office0.6 km
- Batty's Family Butchers0.5 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Mount Pleasant0.9 km
- The Abbey0.1 km
- Laycock Sports Club0.8 km
- Sport Shack0.6 km
- Guzzle0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Big Tree0.5 km
- Our Lady of Beauchief & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Armano Nicolli0.5 km
- Costa0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizzas0.6 km
- Bamboo Garden0.7 km
- Chatanooga0.3 km
- Chilito0.8 km
- Think Sandwich0.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.3 km
- Spar0.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsburys PLC1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.5 km
- Dronfield4.3 km
- Sheffield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Lane/Mitchell Road0.1 km
- Meadowhead/Abbey Lane0.1 km
- Abbey Lane/Camping Lane0.1 km
- Abbey Lane/Linden Avenue0.1 km
- Chesterfield Road/Bromwich Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S80BJ · Data under Open Government Licence