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.
RUSHDALE ROAD, S8 9QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHDALE ROAD, S8 9QE.
305
36
£ 46,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Carfield Primary School
Anns Grove Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Talbot Specialist School
Newfield Secondary School
Bankwood Community Primary School
Lowfield Community Primary School
Mundella Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S89QE · Data under Open Government Licence