S8 0EG is a sought-after residential area on Dalewood Avenue, 0.1km 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 0EG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k, up 11.6% 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 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00039641 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALEWOOD AVENUE, S8 0EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALEWOOD AVENUE, S8 0EG.
268
49
£ 58,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0EG 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 0EG combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£401k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £401k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0EG. The average age is 49.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 365,100
5 sales · Mean £ 375,519
Terraced
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
Detached
£ 375,875
12 sales · Mean £ 385,945
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
S8 0EG has low crime rates — 13 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
Abbey Lane Primary School
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holt House Infant School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mercia School
Carter Knowle Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Waggon & Horses0.3 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.9 km
- The Brook0.8 km
- Andos0.5 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys PLC0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Robin Hood Hotel0.8 km
- Millhouses Park Cricket Pavilion0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chan's Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- Abbey Friar0.8 km
- J W Rose (Bakers) Ltd0.8 km
- Yo! To Go Sheffield Abbeydale0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Millhouses Post Office0.8 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.7 km
- Dronfield4.7 km
- Sheffield5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dale View Road0.2 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Folds Lane0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Dobcroft Avenue0.3 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Dobcroft Avenue0.3 km
- Dobcroft Road/Abbeydale Road South0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S80EG · Data under Open Government Licence