S8 8LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowedges, 0.1km from Lowedges in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 8LW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £178k, 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 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00040925 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWEDGES, S8 8LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWEDGES, S8 8LW.
249
35
£ 25,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 8LW 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 8LW has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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 8LW. The average age is 35.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 154,100
10 sales · Mean £ 166,641
Detached
£ 285,000
2 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 8LW is moderate at 88 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
Mossbrook School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Woodthorpe Bakery0.6 km
- Wilko0.6 km
- Adam's Local0.2 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Russell up with Russ myster0.8 km
- Ferdinandos0.8 km
- BJCA Community Centre0.5 km
- Sparrow Nest Cafe0.6 km
- Sheffield Transport Sports Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Tasty Meals0.6 km
- Butlers Fish Bar0.6 km
- Ruths Kitchen0.8 km
- China Delight0.8 km
- Win Fat0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Premier Stores0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Londis Lowedges0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Toby Carvery0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield2.2 km
- Dore & Totley2.9 km
- Sheffield6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Batemoor Road/Batemoor Place0.1 km
- Batemoor Road/Chesterfield Road South0.1 km
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Crescent0.1 km
- Lowedges Road/Lupton Road0.1 km
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S88LW · Data under Open Government Licence