S20 8JL is a mixed residential area on Eastcroft Close, 0.2km from Westfield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Mosborough ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
For families considering a move, S20 8JL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S20 8JL are sourced from Output Area E00172435 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTCROFT CLOSE, S20 8JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTCROFT CLOSE, S20 8JL.
317
42
£ 33,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S20 8JL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 42, S20 8JL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S20 8JL. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,000
4 sales · Mean £ 101,875
Semi-Detached
£ 89,000
1 sales · Mean £ 89,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S20 8JL is moderate at 72 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
Halfway Nursery Infant School
Shortbrook Primary School
Halfway Junior School
Waterthorpe Infant School
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
Westfield School
Mosborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Go Local0.6 km
- Premier0.2 km
- Halfway Garage BP SHOP ONLY0.3 km
- M T News0.2 km
- Mosborough Pharmacy0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc0.5 km
- Halfway Family Shopper0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Brook Bakery @ Deli Venture Limited1.0 km
- Big Baps0.3 km
- Coffee With New Hope0.6 km
- Runaround Play Centre Ltd0.8 km
- S20 Health & Fitness0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bakers Dozen0.6 km
- AuthenThai0.4 km
- Palermo Pizza0.3 km
- Prep'd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse4.0 km
- Kiveton Bridge5.6 km
- Kiveton Park7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Halfway Platform0.2 km
- Halfway/Park and Ride0.2 km
- Halfway (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Halfway (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Eckington Way/Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S208JL · Data under Open Government Licence