Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FOLDS LANE, S8 0ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLDS LANE, S8 0ET.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0ET 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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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S8 0ET is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £369k, 93% 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. Property prices are trending up 41.3% year-on-year.

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

S8 0ET is a sought-after residential area on Folds Lane, 0.0km 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 0ET offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, up 41.3% 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 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00039621 (shared with 6 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 0ET. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 368,750

3 sales · Mean £ 386,583

Terraced

£ 341,250

2 sales · Mean £ 341,250

Detached

£ 369,000

2 sales · Mean £ 369,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

S8 0ET has low crime rates — 12 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.

Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.8 km
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Dobcroft Infant School

Good307 pupils1.1 km
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Dobcroft Junior School

Good419 pupils1.1 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good306 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.3 km
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Holt House Infant School

Good180 pupils1.4 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils1.5 km
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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Waggon & Horses0.4 km
  • Beauchief Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Brook0.8 km
  • Andos0.4 km
  • J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys PLC0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Robin Hood Hotel0.9 km
  • Millhouses Park Cricket Pavilion0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chan's Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.4 km
  • Abbey Friar0.9 km
  • J W Rose (Bakers) Ltd0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go Sheffield Abbeydale0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Millhouses Post Office0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.7 km
  • Dronfield4.6 km
  • Sheffield5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dale View Road0.1 km
  • Hutcliffe Wood Road/Folds Lane0.2 km
  • Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
  • Hutcliffe Wood Road/Dalewood Road0.3 km
  • Abbeydale Road South/Dobcroft Avenue0.4 km