Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEY LANE, S8 0BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

357

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0BY 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S8 0BY combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£493k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £493k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

S8 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.4km from Abbeydale in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For serious buyers, S8 0BY is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k. 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00039643 (shared with 20 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 0BY. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

3 sales · Mean £ 420,000

Detached

£ 548,750

4 sales · Mean £ 475,625

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

S8 0BY has low crime rates — 18 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 behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Dobcroft Junior School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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Dobcroft Infant School

Good307 pupils1.3 km
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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good306 pupils1.4 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Waggon & Horses0.7 km
  • Beauchief Golf Club0.3 km
  • Andos0.9 km
  • J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.4 km
  • Joni0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • K Broadhurst0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.1 km
  • Dronfield4.5 km
  • Sheffield5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.2 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.3 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.3 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.4 km