S8 7AB is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Head Place, 0.3km from Greenhill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 7AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00040956 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW HEAD PLACE, S8 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW HEAD PLACE, S8 7AB.
176
45
£ 33,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 7AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S8 7AB has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 7AB. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 251,250
6 sales · Mean £ 276,583
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 7AB is moderate at 51 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
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Greenhill Primary School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Abbey Lane Primary School
Lower Meadow Primary School
Lowedges Junior Academy
Mossbrook School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ginger Bakers0.7 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.7 km
- Westwick News & Booze0.8 km
- Wilko0.8 km
- Meadowhead Meats0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Abbey1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.7 km
- Londis Lowedges0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Spar0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ferdinandos0.4 km
- Sarah's Kitchen0.7 km
- Buttilicious1.0 km
- Greenhill Methodist Church0.4 km
- The White Swan0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Papa John's0.9 km
- Ruths Kitchen0.4 km
- China Delight0.4 km
- Japiur Tandoori House.0.7 km
- Poseidon Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.4 km
- Dronfield3.3 km
- Sheffield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhill Avenue/Meadowhead Avenue0.1 km
- Greenhill Avenue/The Greenway0.1 km
- Meadowhead/Little Norton Lane0.2 km
- Meadowhead/Charles Ashmore Road0.2 km
- Meadowhead/Little Norton Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S87AB · Data under Open Government Licence