Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

COCKSHUTT ROAD, S8 7DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKSHUTT ROAD, S8 7DY.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 7DY 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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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

S8 7DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £341k, 96% 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.

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

S8 7DY is a sought-after residential area on Cockshutt Road, 0.5km from Beauchief 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 7DY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 £341k. 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 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00039656 (shared with 4 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 7DY. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 269,500

4 sales · Mean £ 290,375

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

2 sales · Mean £ 232,500

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

S8 7DY has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils1.0 km
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Lowedges Junior Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ginger Bakers0.5 km
  • Westwick News & Booze0.5 km
  • Steve's Meats T/A Steven's Quality Butchers0.6 km
  • Spar0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.7 km
  • Japiur Tandoori House.0.5 km
  • Barker the Baker0.5 km
  • Big Bens Pizza0.5 km
  • Mr & Mrs Cod0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Sarah's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Greenhill Methodist Church1.0 km
  • The White Swan0.9 km
  • White Hart0.6 km
  • Andos0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.4 km
  • Dronfield3.7 km
  • Sheffield5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bocking Lane/Thurstan Avenue0.4 km
  • Bocking Lane/Thurstan Avenue0.4 km
  • Bocking Lane/Greenhill Avenue0.4 km
  • Bocking Lane/Greenhill Avenue0.4 km
  • Bocking Lane/Greenhill Avenue0.5 km