S8 0DB is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Abbeydale in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S8, S8 0DB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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. 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00039643 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S8 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S8 0DB.
357
49
£ 58,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S8 0DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0DB. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 0DB 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.
school Local Schools
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Beauchief Golf Club0.0 km
- Waggon & Horses1.0 km
- Millhouses Park Cafe1.0 km
- Rajdhani Express Ltd0.6 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- K Broadhurst0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley0.8 km
- Dronfield4.5 km
- Sheffield5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Sherwood Glen0.3 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.3 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S80DB · Data under Open Government Licence