Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEY LANE, S8 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, S8 0BF.

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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: S8 0BF 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, S8 0BF combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£196k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.

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

S8 0BF is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.2km from Abbeydale in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Ecclesall ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S8, S8 0BF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 18.8% 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 S8 0BF 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 S8 0BF. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 190,000

15 sales · Mean £ 195,336

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

S8 0BF has low crime rates — 14 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 pupils1.2 km
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Dobcroft Infant School

Good307 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good306 pupils1.3 km
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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Waggon & Horses0.8 km
  • Beauchief Golf Club0.2 km
  • J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.2 km
  • Joni0.2 km
  • Sheffield & District Society of Model & Engineers Ltd0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • K Broadhurst0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.0 km
  • Dronfield4.7 km
  • Sheffield5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.0 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.1 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.1 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.3 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.4 km