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.
ATLANTIC CRESCENT, S8 7FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATLANTIC CRESCENT, S8 7FW.
243
38
£ 33,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lowedges Junior Academy
Greenhill Primary School
Lower Meadow Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Londis Lowedges0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dore & Totley Golf Club0.9 km
- Bradway Bowling Club0.9 km
- Grennel Mower0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S87FW · Data under Open Government Licence