S8 0EB is a sought-after residential area on Dalewood Road, 0.4km from Dalewood 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 0EB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £579k, down 36.1% 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00039643 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALEWOOD ROAD, S8 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALEWOOD ROAD, S8 0EB.
357
49
£ 58,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0EB 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. S8 0EB's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £579k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0EB. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 371,750
10 sales · Mean £ 413,550
Detached
£ 556,250
4 sales · Mean £ 568,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0EB has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
Abbey Lane Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Waggon & Horses0.6 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.4 km
- Andos0.7 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.6 km
- Joni0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.2 km
- Dronfield4.6 km
- Sheffield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.3 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.4 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Dobcroft Avenue0.5 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Dobcroft Avenue0.5 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S80EB · Data under Open Government Licence