Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEY LANE, S8 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

346

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S8 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

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

S8 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.4km from Meadow Head in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S8 0BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 25.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00039619 (shared with 8 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 0BJ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 275,000

4 sales · Mean £ 268,750

Flat

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 147,100

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

S8 0BJ has low crime rates — 32 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.2 km
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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils0.8 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Holt House Infant School

Good180 pupils1.4 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.4 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Woodseats Post Office0.6 km
  • Batty's Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Mount Pleasant0.9 km
  • The Abbey0.1 km
  • Laycock Sports Club0.8 km
  • Sport Shack0.6 km
  • Guzzle0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Big Tree0.5 km
  • Our Lady of Beauchief & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Armano Nicolli0.5 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Domino's Pizzas0.6 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.7 km
  • Chatanooga0.3 km
  • Chilito0.8 km
  • Think Sandwich0.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.3 km
  • Spar0.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsburys PLC1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.5 km
  • Dronfield4.3 km
  • Sheffield4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Lane/Mitchell Road0.1 km
  • Meadowhead/Abbey Lane0.1 km
  • Abbey Lane/Camping Lane0.1 km
  • Abbey Lane/Linden Avenue0.1 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Bromwich Road0.2 km