Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORTON LANE, S8 8HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON LANE, S8 8HE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

141

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, S8 8HE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 112.4% year-on-year.

home £497,166 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S8 8HE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Norton Lane, 0.0km from Maugerhay in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 8HE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £497k, up 112.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 8HE are sourced from Output Area E00040953 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 8HE. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

5 sales · Mean £ 662,000

Flat

£ 118,000

2 sales · Mean £ 118,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S8 8HE has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary8
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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Mossbrook School

Good161 pupils0.6 km
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust

Good1917 pupils1.2 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils1.4 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils1.4 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bagshawe Arms0.8 km
  • Nailmakers Arms0.6 km
  • Water Tower Pub0.5 km
  • Laycock Sports Club1.0 km
  • Norton House Country Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Dev on the Green0.6 km
  • Lees Hall Golf Club0.6 km
  • Our Lady of Beauchief & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church1.0 km
  • The Chantrey Centre0.2 km
  • The Oakes Holiday Centre0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield3.8 km
  • Dore & Totley3.9 km
  • Sheffield4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Norton Lane/Maugerhay0.0 km
  • Norton Lane/Cloonmore Drive0.1 km
  • Cloonmore Drive/Norton Lane0.1 km
  • Cloonmore Drive/Henley Avenue0.1 km
  • Cloonmore Drive/Henley Avenue0.2 km