Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

RUSHDALE ROAD, S8 9QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHDALE ROAD, S8 9QE.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 9QE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S8 9QE's 61% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 94.2% year-on-year.

home £229,312 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S8 9QE is a safe, established residential area on Rushdale Road, 0.3km from Heeley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S8 9QE represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 94.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 9QE are sourced from Output Area E00040433 (shared with 7 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 9QE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 226,000

3 sales · Mean £ 200,766

Terraced

£ 205,500

14 sales · Mean £ 201,367

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

S8 9QE has low crime rates — 33 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour53
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Carfield Primary School

Good604 pupils0.1 km
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Anns Grove Primary School

Good359 pupils0.7 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils0.9 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils1.0 km
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Bankwood Community Primary School

Inadequate454 pupils1.0 km
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Lowfield Community Primary School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • B & M Retail Limited0.7 km
  • KST Trade Ltd0.7 km
  • Thorpe House Post Office & News Agent0.4 km
  • A Different Gear0.6 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Cheeba Cheeba Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Tony's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Virgin Active - Sheffield (Elior)1.0 km
  • Ponsford0.8 km
  • Art Scene0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Brothers Arms0.7 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.5 km
  • White Lion0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Taste of China0.4 km
  • BPC0.7 km
  • Mandala0.7 km
  • Royal Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Shaan0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield2.6 km
  • Dore & Totley4.5 km
  • Darnall4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Rushdale Road/Upper Albert Road0.1 km
  • Rushdale Road/Kent Road0.1 km
  • Rushdale Road/Kent Road0.1 km
  • Albert Road/Upper Albert Road0.1 km
  • Meersbrook Road/Northcote Avenue0.2 km