S8 0BR 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 0BR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, up 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00039622 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY LANE, S8 0BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, S8 0BR.
244
45
£ 58,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0BR 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S8 0BR spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0BR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 288,750
14 sales · Mean £ 304,357
Detached
£ 308,500
1 sales · Mean £ 308,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0BR has low crime rates — 22 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
Greenhill Primary School
Woodseats Primary School
Holt House Infant School
Mundella Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Guzzle0.8 km
- The Abbey0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- that Place.....0.8 km
- Big Tree0.9 km
- Andos0.3 km
- Spoon0.5 km
- Thai Traveller Bistro0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys PLC0.9 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.5 km
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
- Dronfield4.2 km
- Sheffield4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Lane/Strelley Road0.0 km
- Abbey Lane/Linden Avenue0.0 km
- Abbey Lane/Roxton Road0.2 km
- Abbey Lane/Bocking Lane0.2 km
- Abbey Lane/Hutcliffe Wood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S80BR · Data under Open Government Licence