Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FIRSHILL AVENUE, S4 7AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRSHILL AVENUE, S4 7AA.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 31,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S4 7AA 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S4 7AA — age 36, 49% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £152k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S4 7AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firshill Avenue, 0.2km from Lower Crabtree in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7AA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.5% year-on-year. 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 S4 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00039886 (shared with 5 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 S4 7AA. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian37.6%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed21.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

2 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Semi-Detached

£ 148,600

12 sales · Mean £ 150,933

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

Crime around S4 7AA is moderate at 53 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime30
Public order21

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)

Outstanding464 pupils0.1 km
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.2 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Fir Vale

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Whiteways Primary School

Good449 pupils1.0 km
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Fir Vale School

Requires Improvement1000 pupils1.1 km
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Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School

Good475 pupils1.1 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • B & B Supersave0.8 km
  • Singhs Premier0.9 km
  • A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.1 km
  • Booze Express0.9 km
  • Family Choice Store0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Dip N Drip0.8 km
  • Clocktower Restaurant0.8 km
  • Host Management1.0 km
  • Northern Perk0.8 km
  • RVS Spinal Unit Coffee Bar0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Prime Pizza0.8 km
  • Maris Pipers Plaice0.8 km
  • Millenium Spice0.8 km
  • Pizza Master0.9 km
  • Pizza Palace0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Normanton Inn0.9 km
  • Bay Horse Inn0.5 km
  • Pitsmoor Inn0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Glastonbury Guest House0.3 km
  • The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield2.8 km
  • Meadowhall3.7 km
  • Darnall4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnsley Road/Norwood Road0.1 km
  • Norwood Road/Barnsley Road0.2 km
  • Scott Road/Barnsley Road0.2 km
  • Norwood Road/Barnsley Road0.2 km
  • Firshill Crescent/Firshill Rise0.2 km