S4 7DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gayton Road, 0.4km from Wood Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
For families considering a move, S4 7DB represents 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00039884 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAYTON ROAD, S4 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAYTON ROAD, S4 7DB.
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£ 32,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S4 7DB 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
S4 7DB has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S4 7DB. The average age is 36.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S4 7DB has low crime rates — 49 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
Whiteways Primary School
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Fir Vale School
Owler Brook Primary School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- A & M Halal Meat & Poultry0.5 km
- Booze Express0.6 km
- Family Choice Store0.2 km
- Marshall News0.7 km
- The Old House Ltd0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Glastonbury Guest House0.5 km
- The Heavenly Nights Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.8 km
- Firth Park W M C0.9 km
- Pitsmoor Inn0.8 km
- Normanton Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- MJ's0.9 km
- Dip N Drip0.6 km
- Aspiring Communities Sheffield Limited0.7 km
- Bonney's Kitchen0.6 km
- Josh's Cafe0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- JJ Mini Market0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Eastern Eye0.9 km
- Prime Pizza0.6 km
- Speedy's Shakes0.9 km
- Chai & Co0.7 km
- Marcia's All Nations Caribbean Takeaway0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.7 km
- Meadowhall3.2 km
- Darnall3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fir View Gardens/Osgathorpe Drive0.1 km
- Scott Road/Sturton Road0.2 km
- Scott Road/Sturton Road0.2 km
- Scott Road/Ellesmere Road North0.3 km
- Scott Road/Ellesmere Road North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S47DB · Data under Open Government Licence