Is S8 0BW a safe place to live?

Yes, S8 0BW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S8 0BW?

The average property price in S8 0BW is currently around £554k.

What is the population of S8 0BW?

The population for the S8 0BW area is approximately 246 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEY LANE, S8 0BW House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

groups

Population

246

cake

Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

work

Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety

8/10

family_restroomFamily

5/10

favoriteHealth

5/10

workEmployment

4/10

diversity_3Diversity

1/10

paymentsAffluence

8/10

directions_transitTransit

7/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

trending_upInvestment

10/10

psychology

Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, S8 0BW is established retirement territory. With £554k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.

home £554,777 median price shield Safety 8/10

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S8 0BW 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.

For serious buyers, S8 0BW 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £554k, up 8.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00039647 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0BW. 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%

lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 602,500

5 sales · Mean £ 590,800

Semi-Detached

£ 516,250

6 sales · Mean £ 501,333

Terraced

£ 397,500

2 sales · Mean £ 397,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

S8 0BW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8

Violence and sexual offences7

Burglary3

Other crime2

Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.9 km

St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.2 km

Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.2 km

Dobcroft Junior School

Good419 pupils1.4 km

Dobcroft Infant School

Good307 pupils1.4 km

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good306 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby

Waggon & Horses0.7 km
Beauchief Golf Club0.7 km
Andos0.4 km
J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.9 km
Joni0.9 km
+ 3 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Bamboo Garden0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Dore & Totley1.4 km
Dronfield4.3 km
Sheffield5.3 km

Bus Stops

Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
Hutcliffe Wood Road/Abbey Lane0.3 km
Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
Bocking Lane/Abbey Lane0.4 km
Abbey Lane/Hutcliffe Wood Road0.4 km