S8 7TX is a safe, established residential area on Meadowhead Close, 0.3km from Greenhill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 7TX are sourced from Output Area E00039659 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWHEAD CLOSE, S8 7TX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWHEAD CLOSE, S8 7TX.
313
45
£ 33,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S8 7TX — age 45, 84% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 7TX. The average age is 45.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 244,800
1 sales · Mean £ 244,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 7TX has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Greenhill Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lowedges Junior Academy
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Abbey Lane Primary School
Lower Meadow Primary School
Mossbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ginger Bakers0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.9 km
- Westwick News & Booze0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Adam's Local0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Londis Lowedges0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Ferdinandos0.7 km
- Sarah's Kitchen0.3 km
- Sheffield Transport Sports Club0.6 km
- Tang Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- The Lime Lounge Cafe0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ruths Kitchen0.7 km
- China Delight0.7 km
- Japiur Tandoori House.0.2 km
- Wraggy's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Hot Kitchen1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.0 km
- Dronfield3.2 km
- Sheffield5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhill Main Road/School Lane0.2 km
- Greenhill Main Road/Torwood Drive0.2 km
- Bocking Lane/Allenby Drive0.2 km
- Greenhill Main Road/James Andrew Crescent0.2 km
- Bocking Lane/Allenby Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S87TX · Data under Open Government Licence