S20 7HX is a safe, established residential area on Middlecliffe Close, 0.2km from Waterthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Mosborough ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for S20 7HX are sourced from Output Area E00040661 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLECLIFFE CLOSE, S20 7HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLECLIFFE CLOSE, S20 7HX.
264
47
£ 33,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S20 7HX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S20 7HX — age 47, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £250k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S20 7HX. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Detached
£ 200,000
4 sales · Mean £ 196,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S20 7HX has low crime rates — 44 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
Waterthorpe Infant School
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
Shortbrook Primary School
Westfield School
Halfway Nursery Infant School
Becton School
Halfway Junior School
Brook House Junior
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Slimming World Francise0.6 km
- Sainsbury's PFS0.7 km
- Premier0.6 km
- Poundland Limited0.6 km
- Premier Store1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Beckton Avenue Day Care Centre0.3 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Julies Snaxx0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- The Belfry0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gypsy Queen0.9 km
- Hawk and Dove0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizzas0.6 km
- Greggs Cafe0.6 km
- Palermo Pizza0.6 km
- The Crystal1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse3.2 km
- Kiveton Bridge5.7 km
- Darnall6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Thorpe Drive/May Tree Lane0.1 km
- Thorpe Drive/May Tree Lane0.1 km
- Thorpe Green/Thorpe Drive0.2 km
- Thorpe Green/Thorpe Drive0.2 km
- Westfield Northway/Owlthorpe Greenway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S207HX · Data under Open Government Licence