S8 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.4km from Meadow Head in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S8, S8 0BN offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, down 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00039639 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY LANE, S8 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, S8 0BN.
303
42
£ 58,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S8 0BN — age 42, 83% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0BN. The average age is 41.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
2 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Terraced
£ 237,950
1 sales · Mean £ 237,950
Detached
£ 407,000
1 sales · Mean £ 407,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0BN 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
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Woodseats Primary School
Mundella Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
Holt House Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Woodseats Post Office0.7 km
- Batty's Family Butchers0.7 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Big Tree0.6 km
- Our Lady of Beauchief & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Armano Nicolli0.7 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizzas0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- Chatanooga0.5 km
- Chilito0.9 km
- Think Sandwich0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Abbey0.3 km
- Laycock Sports Club1.0 km
- Sport Shack0.8 km
- Guzzle0.5 km
- The Boston Arms0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsburys PLC0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.3 km
- Dronfield4.3 km
- Sheffield4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Lane/Linden Avenue0.1 km
- Abbey Lane/Linden Avenue0.1 km
- Abbey Lane/Roxton Road0.1 km
- Abbey Lane/Camping Lane0.1 km
- Meadowhead/Abbey Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S80BN · Data under Open Government Licence