Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLMHIRST DRIVE, S8 0HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMHIRST DRIVE, S8 0HA.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 0HA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S8 0HA is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

S8 0HA is a safe, established residential area on Holmhirst Drive, 0.8km from Fourlane Ends in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 0HA are sourced from Output Area E00039676 (shared with 5 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 0HA. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 175,000

7 sales · Mean £ 176,714

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

S8 0HA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime17
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.5 km
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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Holt House Infant School

Good180 pupils0.8 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Carter Knowle Junior School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Mercia School

607 pupils1.1 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Batty's Family Butchers0.6 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Millhouses Post Office0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Robin Hood Hotel0.9 km
  • The Abbey0.6 km
  • Prince of Wales1.0 km
  • T & C Williams (Builders) Ltd0.9 km
  • Sport Shack0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Seraphins of Abbeydale1.0 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Armano Nicolli0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Dessert Mania0.6 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Chan's Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Cob & Crumb0.8 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.8 km
  • Chatanooga0.6 km
  • Chilito0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores0.9 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.6 km
  • Sheffield4.2 km
  • Dronfield4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Archer Road/Fraser Road0.4 km
  • Archer Road/Fraser Road0.4 km
  • Archer Road/Hutcliffe Wood Road0.4 km
  • Archer Road/Hutcliffe Wood Road0.5 km
  • Abbey Lane/Camping Lane0.5 km