S7 1FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbeydale Road, 0.5km from Highfield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Nether Edge and Sharrow ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in S7 1FA has the character of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £202k.
Census 2021 statistics for S7 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00041082 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEYDALE ROAD, S7 1FA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEYDALE ROAD, S7 1FA.
307
34
£ 32,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S7 1FA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S7 1FA. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 141,250
6 sales · Mean £ 155,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S7 1FA is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Lowfield Community Primary School
Anns Grove Primary School
Nether Edge Primary School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Broomhall Nursery School
Discovery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Barrowboy0.7 km
- The Teller0.9 km
- Lantern Theatre0.7 km
- Over The Yardarm Limited0.6 km
- Rumkeg8760.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Aton Restaurant0.7 km
- The Greek Village0.7 km
- Virgin Active - Sheffield (Elior)0.7 km
- Amici & Bici Cafe & Restaurant0.4 km
- Atipico Street Food0.4 km
- + 141 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Jaan Kebab House1.0 km
- Burgery0.2 km
- Delicious Pizzeria/Little Roma Pizzeria0.7 km
- Kosta's Greek Deli Ltd0.9 km
- Pinocchios (Take Away)0.2 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- A K Groceries and Halal Meat0.4 km
- Forge Bakehouse Ltd0.4 km
- Polish Deli0.6 km
- Fox Wine & Spirits0.3 km
- Madina Stores0.3 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Pear Thai Oriental Supermarket0.1 km
- KH Oriental Group Ltd0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.6 km
- Darnall4.6 km
- Dore & Totley5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road/Batt Street0.0 km
- London Road/Highfield Place0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road/Farrar Road0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road/Wolsley Road0.2 km
- London Road/Sitwell Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S71FA · Data under Open Government Licence