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.
COCKSHUTT ROAD, S8 7DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKSHUTT ROAD, S8 7DY.
299
46
£ 58,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Greenhill Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Abbey Lane Primary School
Lowedges Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: S87DY · Data under Open Government Licence