Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEY LANE, S8 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, S8 0BU is established retirement territory. With £597k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

S8 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Abbey Lane, 0.4km from Dalewood in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For serious buyers, S8 0BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £597k.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00039647 (shared with 8 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 0BU. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 597,500

2 sales · Mean £ 597,500

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

S8 0BU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils0.9 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.1 km
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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km
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Dobcroft Infant School

Good307 pupils1.5 km
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Dobcroft Junior School

Good419 pupils1.5 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good306 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Waggon & Horses0.8 km
  • Andos0.1 km
  • Spoon0.8 km
  • Tang Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
  • Thai Traveller Bistro0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Japiur Tandoori House.1.0 km
  • Poseidon Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.1 km
  • Think Sandwich0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Ginger Bakers1.0 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.8 km
  • The Roving Bar Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Abbey0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.7 km
  • Dronfield4.2 km
  • Sheffield5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hutcliffe Wood Road/Abbey Lane0.1 km
  • Bocking Lane/Abbey Lane0.1 km
  • Abbey Lane/Hutcliffe Wood Road0.1 km
  • Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.1 km
  • Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.1 km