S8 0EQ is a sought-after residential area on Folds Crescent, 0.2km from Dalewood in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For serious buyers, S8 0EQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 16.6% 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 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00039642 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOLDS CRESCENT, S8 0EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLDS CRESCENT, S8 0EQ.
262
46
£ 58,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 0EQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S8 0EQ's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £385k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 16.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 0EQ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
11 sales · Mean £ 354,772
Detached
£ 320,000
9 sales · Mean £ 371,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
S8 0EQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Abbey Lane Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Greenhill Primary School
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holt House Infant School
Woodseats Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Waggon & Horses0.6 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.8 km
- Andos0.3 km
- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre1.0 km
- Joni0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys PLC1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Poseidon Fish Bar1.0 km
- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Millhouses Park Cricket Pavilion1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.6 km
- Dronfield4.4 km
- Sheffield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.2 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dale View Road0.3 km
- Hutcliffe Wood Road/Abbey Lane0.3 km
- Abbey Lane/Hutcliffe Wood Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S80EQ · Data under Open Government Licence