S8 8DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jordanthorpe View, 0.1km from Jordanthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 8DY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 7.7% year-on-year. 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 8DY are sourced from Output Area E00040916 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JORDANTHORPE VIEW, S8 8DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JORDANTHORPE VIEW, S8 8DY.
348
43
£ 25,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 8DY 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 8DY has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 8DY. The average age is 42.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 242,500
7 sales · Mean £ 238,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 8DY is moderate at 76 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
Mossbrook School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Lower Meadow Primary School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Woodthorpe Bakery0.5 km
- Wilko0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Homesense0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Russell up with Russ myster0.3 km
- Sparrow Nest Cafe0.5 km
- BJCA Community Centre0.6 km
- Places for People Leisure0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Tasty Meals0.5 km
- Win Fat0.5 km
- Butlers Fish Bar0.5 km
- Big Daddy's0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield2.7 km
- Dore & Totley3.7 km
- Sheffield5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hazlebarrow Road/Hazlebarrow Crescent0.2 km
- Hazlebarrow Road/Hazlebarrow Crescent0.2 km
- Hazlebarrow Road/Ormond Way0.2 km
- Hazlebarrow Road/Hazlebarrow Drive0.2 km
- Hazlebarrow Road/Hazlebarrow Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S88DY · Data under Open Government Licence