Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEY LANE, S8 0BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S8 0BL's 70% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 18.9% year-on-year.

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

S8 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.5km from Meadow Head in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S8 0BL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00039620 (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 0BL. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 121,000

5 sales · Mean £ 113,900

Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

S8 0BL has low crime rates — 33 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft16
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 pupils1.3 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.4 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils1.5 km
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Carter Knowle Junior School

Good228 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

9 nearby
  • The Mount Pleasant0.9 km
  • The Abbey0.1 km
  • Laycock Sports Club0.8 km
  • Sport Shack0.6 km
  • Prince of Wales1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Big Tree0.4 km
  • Our Lady of Beauchief & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Armano Nicolli0.5 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Domino's Pizzas0.6 km
  • R & R Quality Fresh Foods1.0 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.7 km
  • Chatanooga0.3 km
  • Chilito0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.3 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsburys PLC0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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