S8 0BZ is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Lane Dell, 0.3km from Abbeydale 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 0BZ offers 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 40.1% year-on-year. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00039643 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY LANE DELL, S8 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE DELL, S8 0BZ.
357
49
£ 58,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0BZ 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
S8 0BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £337k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £337k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 40.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0BZ. 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
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
£ 450,000
11 sales · Mean £ 452,727
Flat
£ 212,500
5 sales · Mean £ 200,900
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0BZ has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Waggon & Horses0.7 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.3 km
- Andos1.0 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.3 km
- Joni0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bamboo Garden1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- K Broadhurst0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.1 km
- Dronfield4.7 km
- Sheffield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.4 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S80BZ · Data under Open Government Licence