S8 0BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Abbey Lane, 0.3km from Dalewood 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 0BT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, down 36.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00039647 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY LANE, S8 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, S8 0BT.
246
56
£ 58,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, S8 0BT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £436k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 36.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0BT. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 375,000
19 sales · Mean £ 455,421
Semi-Detached
£ 415,110
4 sales · Mean £ 431,305
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0BT has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. 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
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Waggon & Horses0.8 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.8 km
- Andos0.3 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre1.0 km
- Joni0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.5 km
- Dronfield4.2 km
- Sheffield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Abbey Lane0.3 km
- Bocking Lane/Abbey Lane0.3 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
- Abbey Lane/Hutcliffe Wood Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S80BT · Data under Open Government Licence