Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FOLDS DRIVE, S8 0EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLDS DRIVE, S8 0EN.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0EN 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. S8 0EN's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

S8 0EN is a sought-after residential area on Folds Drive, 0.5km from Dalewood 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 0EN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 11 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 0EN are sourced from Output Area E00039643 (shared with 20 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 0EN. 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

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 0EN has low crime rates — 11 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils1.2 km
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Dobcroft Junior School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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Dobcroft Infant School

Good307 pupils1.3 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good306 pupils1.4 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.5 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Waggon & Horses0.7 km
  • Beauchief Golf Club0.4 km
  • Andos0.7 km
  • J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.5 km
  • Joni0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.2 km
  • Dronfield4.5 km
  • Sheffield5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.4 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.4 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane0.5 km