S8 0EP is a sought-after residential area on Folds Crescent, 0.2km 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 0EP offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, up 81.8% 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 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00039644 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOLDS CRESCENT, S8 0EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLDS CRESCENT, S8 0EP.
226
51
£ 58,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0EP 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 0EP combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£427k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £427k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 81.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0EP. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 950,000
1 sales · Mean £ 950,000
Detached
£ 320,000
7 sales · Mean £ 406,500
Semi-Detached
£ 326,000
7 sales · Mean £ 375,007
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
S8 0EP has low crime rates — 14 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
Abbey Lane Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Greenhill Primary School
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Waggon & Horses0.6 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.8 km
- Andos0.3 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.9 km
- Joni0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.5 km
- Dronfield4.4 km
- Sheffield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dale View Road0.3 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Abbey Lane0.3 km
- Bocking Lane/Abbey Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S80EP · Data under Open Government Licence