Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ATLANTIC CRESCENT, S8 7FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATLANTIC CRESCENT, S8 7FW.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 7FW 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

S8 7FW has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S8 7FW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Atlantic Crescent, 0.9km from Lowedges in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 7FW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 7FW are sourced from Output Area E00040102 (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 7FW. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

5 sales · Mean £ 115,800

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

Crime around S8 7FW is above average at 106 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 offences202
Shoplifting103
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Lowedges Junior Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.1 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.6 km
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Lower Meadow Primary School

Good283 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.2 km
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust

Good1917 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Ginger Bakers0.7 km
  • Westwick News & Booze0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Grace Food Bank0.1 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Londis Lowedges0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dore & Totley Golf Club0.9 km
  • Bradway Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Grennel Mower0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sarah's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Buttilicious0.8 km
  • Greenhill Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Lowedges Food Cycle0.2 km
  • The Meeting Place0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Japiur Tandoori House.0.7 km
  • American Pizza House0.3 km
  • Barker the Baker0.6 km
  • Big Bens Pizza0.6 km
  • Hot Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.0 km
  • Dronfield2.6 km
  • Sheffield6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowedges Road/Gresley Road0.0 km
  • Gervase Road/Gervase Drive0.1 km
  • Lowedges Road/Gresley Road0.1 km
  • Lowedges Road/Gervase Walk0.2 km
  • Gervase Road/Atlantic Road0.2 km