S8 7LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Low Edges Crescent, 0.4km from Lowedges in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 7LL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £94k, 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 7LL are sourced from Output Area E00040928 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW EDGES CRESCENT, S8 7LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW EDGES CRESCENT, S8 7LL.
277
38
£ 25,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 7LL 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 7LL has a significant social housing presence — 59% 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 7LL. The average age is 38.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 66,000
1 sales · Mean £ 66,000
Terraced
£ 103,500
3 sales · Mean £ 111,166
Flat
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 7LL is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lowedges Junior Academy
Lower Meadow Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Ginger Bakers1.0 km
- Westwick News & Booze1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- Adam's Local0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Ferdinandos0.9 km
- Sarah's Kitchen1.0 km
- BJCA Community Centre1.0 km
- Sheffield Transport Sports Club0.8 km
- Tang Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ruths Kitchen0.9 km
- China Delight0.9 km
- Japiur Tandoori House.1.0 km
- Hot Kitchen0.7 km
- Russell up with Russmyster0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Premier Stores1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Londis Lowedges0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Grennel Mower0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield2.3 km
- Dore & Totley2.4 km
- Sheffield6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Crescent0.2 km
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Crescent0.2 km
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Drive0.2 km
- Lowedges Road/Lupton Road0.2 km
- Lowedges Road/Lowedges Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S87LL · Data under Open Government Licence