Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEYDALE ROAD SOUTH, S7 2QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEYDALE ROAD SOUTH, S7 2QU.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 75,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S7 2QU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S7 2QU combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£546k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £546k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 51.2% year-on-year.

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

S7 2QU is a sought-after residential area on Abbeydale Road South, 0.1km from Abbeydale in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Ecclesall ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

For serious buyers, S7 2QU is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £546k, up 51.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for S7 2QU are sourced from Output Area E00040173 (shared with 28 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 S7 2QU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,250

8 sales · Mean £ 510,750

Flat

£ 405,000

4 sales · Mean £ 383,750

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

S7 2QU has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Dobcroft Junior School

Good419 pupils1.4 km
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Dobcroft Infant School

Good307 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good306 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beauchief Golf Club0.2 km
  • Rajdhani Express Ltd0.6 km
  • J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.1 km
  • Joni0.1 km
  • Sheffield & District Society of Model & Engineers Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • K Broadhurst0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley0.8 km
  • Dronfield4.7 km
  • Sheffield5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.0 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.1 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.1 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.3 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.3 km