Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

RENEY AVENUE, S8 7FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RENEY AVENUE, S8 7FQ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S8 7FQ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 87.3% year-on-year.

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

S8 7FQ is a mixed residential area on Reney Avenue, 0.6km from Bradway, Lower in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 87.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 7FQ are sourced from Output Area E00039663 (shared with 6 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 7FQ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 269,950

3 sales · Mean £ 273,300

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Flat

£ 124,000

4 sales · Mean £ 118,750

Terraced

£ 133,500

2 sales · Mean £ 133,500

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

Crime around S8 7FQ is moderate at 73 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 offences127
Shoplifting95
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Lowedges Junior Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.6 km
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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 pupils1.3 km
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Bradway Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Ginger Bakers0.7 km
  • Westwick News & Booze0.6 km
  • Bradway Quality Meats Ltd0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Grace Food Bank0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Londis Lowedges1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dore & Totley Golf Club0.5 km
  • Bradway Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Grennel Mower0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Sarah's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Bakers Chippy0.9 km
  • Greenhill Methodist Church1.0 km
  • Lowedges Food Cycle0.7 km
  • The Meeting Place0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Japiur Tandoori House.0.7 km
  • American Pizza House0.4 km
  • Barker the Baker0.6 km
  • Big Bens Pizza0.6 km
  • Hot Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.4 km
  • Dronfield3.0 km
  • Sheffield6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hemper Lane/Hemper Grove0.1 km
  • Hemper Lane/Reney Drive0.1 km
  • Reney Drive/Hemper Lane0.1 km
  • Reney Avenue/Reney Drive0.1 km
  • Reney Avenue/Reney Drive0.2 km