S8 7NH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lupton Road, 0.3km from Lowedges in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 7NH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 7NH are sourced from Output Area E00040964 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUPTON ROAD, S8 7NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUPTON ROAD, S8 7NH.
239
35
£ 25,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 7NH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S8 7NH has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 7NH. The average age is 35.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 75,500
2 sales · Mean £ 75,500
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
1 sales · Mean £ 136,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 7NH is above average at 93 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
Lower Meadow Primary School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Lowedges Junior Academy
Greenhill Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mossbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Woodthorpe Bakery0.8 km
- Ginger Bakers0.9 km
- Westwick News & Booze1.0 km
- Wilko0.5 km
- Adam's Local0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Russell up with Russ myster0.9 km
- Ferdinandos0.5 km
- Sarah's Kitchen0.9 km
- BJCA Community Centre0.7 km
- Sparrow Nest Cafe0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Tasty Meals0.8 km
- Butlers Fish Bar0.8 km
- Ruths Kitchen0.5 km
- China Delight0.5 km
- Japiur Tandoori House.0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Premier Stores0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Londis Lowedges0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Toby Carvery0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield2.6 km
- Dore & Totley2.6 km
- Sheffield6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chesterfield Road South/Lowedges Road0.2 km
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Crescent0.2 km
- Lowedges Road/Lupton Road0.2 km
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Drive0.3 km
- Chesterfield Road South/Batemoor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S87NH · Data under Open Government Licence