S8 0BX is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.5km from Dalewood in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For serious buyers, S8 0BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00039644 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY LANE, S8 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, S8 0BX.
226
51
£ 58,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0BX 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S8 0BX combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£610k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0BX. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 555,500
3 sales · Mean £ 525,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0BX has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Abbey Lane Primary School
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
Greenhill Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Waggon & Horses0.7 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.4 km
- Andos0.7 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.6 km
- Joni0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.2 km
- Dronfield4.4 km
- Sheffield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.5 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S80BX · Data under Open Government Licence