Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHITE THORNS VIEW, S8 8EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE THORNS VIEW, S8 8EU.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 8EU 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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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

S8 8EU has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 45.0% year-on-year.

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

S8 8EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on White Thorns View, 0.3km from Batemoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 8EU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 45.0% year-on-year. 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 8EU are sourced from Output Area E00040932 (shared with 3 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 8EU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.1%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean15.2%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 57,500

6 sales · Mean £ 60,166

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

Crime around S8 8EU is moderate at 85 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.

Violence and sexual offences164
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson31
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Lower Meadow Primary School

Good283 pupils0.4 km
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust

Good1917 pupils0.7 km
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Mossbrook School

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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Lowedges Junior Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.4 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.4 km
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Northfield Junior School

Good160 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Woodthorpe Bakery0.2 km
  • Wilko0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Homesense0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Russell up with Russ myster0.3 km
  • BJCA Community Centre0.1 km
  • Sparrow Nest Cafe0.2 km
  • Buttilicious0.7 km
  • Sheffield Transport Sports Club1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Tasty Meals0.2 km
  • Butlers Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Win Fat0.2 km
  • Sunset Pizza1.0 km
  • Big Daddy's0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Premier Stores0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield2.2 km
  • Dore & Totley3.4 km
  • Sheffield6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Dyche Lane/Dyche Road0.1 km
  • Batemoor Road/White Thornes Close0.1 km
  • Dyche Lane/Batemoor Road0.2 km
  • Dyche Road/Dyche Drive0.2 km
  • Dyche Road/Dyche Drive0.2 km