S8 7BH is a sought-after residential area on Bocking Lane, 0.5km from Meadow Head 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 7BH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 £379k. 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 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00039650 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOCKING LANE, S8 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOCKING LANE, S8 7BH.
339
47
£ 58,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 7BH 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.
Area Character
S8 7BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £379k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £379k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 7BH. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 330,000
12 sales · Mean £ 356,833
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 265,833
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Flat
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 170,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 7BH has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Lowedges Junior Academy
Woodseats Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Japiur Tandoori House.0.7 km
- Poseidon Fish Bar0.8 km
- Wraggy's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Bamboo Garden0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Roving Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Ginger Bakers0.7 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.7 km
- Westwick News & Booze0.7 km
- Steve's Meats T/A Steven's Quality Butchers0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Sarah's Kitchen0.7 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Greenhill Methodist Church1.0 km
- The White Swan0.9 km
- White Hart0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Abbey0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.8 km
- Dronfield3.9 km
- Sheffield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bocking Lane/Greenhill Avenue0.1 km
- Bocking Lane/Greenhill Avenue0.1 km
- Bocking Lane/Greenhill Avenue0.2 km
- Bocking Lane/Abbey Lane0.2 km
- Bocking Lane/Greenhill Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S87BH · Data under Open Government Licence