Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEY LANE, S8 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, S8 0BQ.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S8 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 70.8% year-on-year.

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

S8 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.5km from Meadow Head in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S8 0BQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 70.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00039622 (shared with 3 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 S8 0BQ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 101,250

12 sales · Mean £ 101,395

Detached

£ 350,000

7 sales · Mean £ 433,000

Semi-Detached

£ 343,000

7 sales · Mean £ 325,357

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

S8 0BQ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order8
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils0.8 km
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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.2 km
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Holt House Infant School

Good180 pupils1.4 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Verizon Vapes1.0 km
  • Horace Boldock1.0 km
  • Off Licence0.9 km
  • S Beres & Son0.9 km
  • Batty's Family Butchers1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Guzzle0.8 km
  • The Abbey0.6 km
  • Chantry Arms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • that Place.....0.8 km
  • Waggon & Horses1.0 km
  • Big Tree0.9 km
  • Andos0.3 km
  • Spoon0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys PLC0.9 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Poseidon Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Tiffin Spice0.8 km
  • Double Dragon Takeaway1.0 km
  • Kolkata0.8 km
  • Woodseats Kebab Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.0 km
  • Dronfield4.3 km
  • Sheffield4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Lane/Linden Avenue0.0 km
  • Abbey Lane/Strelley Road0.0 km
  • Abbey Lane/Roxton Road0.2 km
  • Abbey Lane/Linden Avenue0.2 km
  • Abbey Lane/Bocking Lane0.3 km