S4 7AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osgathorpe Road, 0.3km from Crabtree, Lower in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S4 7AQ is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 31% 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 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00039883 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSGATHORPE ROAD, S4 7AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSGATHORPE ROAD, S4 7AQ.
355
32
£ 32,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7AQ 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines S4 7AQ — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S4 7AQ. The average age is 31.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S4 7AQ is moderate at 79 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
Whiteways Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Fir Vale School
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Owler Brook Primary School
Hucklow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Ellerton Mini Market1.0 km
- Euro Mini Market0.8 km
- Mini European Market0.8 km
- Baghdad Supermarket0.8 km
- Boots the Chemist0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Clocktower Restaurant0.6 km
- Northern Perk0.6 km
- Bagel Shack LTD0.8 km
- Krunchies (Flavours in Every Crunch)0.7 km
- St Cuthbert's Community Kitchen0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- JJ Mini Market0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fresco0.8 km
- Kashmir Grill0.8 km
- Noor Pizza0.4 km
- Chai & Co0.6 km
- Marcia's All Nations Caribbean Takeaway0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Pitsmoor Inn0.8 km
- Normanton Inn0.9 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.8 km
- Firth Park W M C0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.5 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.9 km
- Meadowhall3.2 km
- Darnall3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Barnsley Road/Osgathorpe Road0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Crabtree Close0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Devon Road0.2 km
- Fir View Gardens/Osgathorpe Drive0.3 km
- Norwood Road/Barnsley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S47AQ · Data under Open Government Licence