S8 8BA is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Oaks Park in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S8 8BA represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00040912 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S8 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S8 8BA.
263
50
£ 46,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 8BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S8 8BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 8BA. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,500
1 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 8BA is moderate at 74 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
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Mossbrook School
Woodlands Primary School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Newfield Secondary School
Talbot Specialist School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Orpen House0.5 km
- Dev on the Green0.8 km
- Lees Hall Golf Club0.8 km
- The Chantrey Centre0.6 km
- The Oakes Holiday Centre0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bagshawe Arms0.5 km
- Nailmakers Arms0.6 km
- Water Tower Pub0.7 km
- Norton House Country Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield3.8 km
- Dore & Totley4.3 km
- Sheffield5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Norton Avenue/Mawfa Road0.4 km
- Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road0.4 km
- Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road0.4 km
- Norton Lane/Maugerhay0.5 km
- Cloonmore Drive/Henley Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S88BA · Data under Open Government Licence