S8 8GN is a mixed residential area on Norton Park Crescent, 0.2km from Little Norton in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For serious buyers, S8 8GN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 8GN are sourced from Output Area E00039653 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTON PARK CRESCENT, S8 8GN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON PARK CRESCENT, S8 8GN.
293
46
£ 46,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 8GN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S8 8GN spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 8GN. The average age is 46.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 357,750
10 sales · Mean £ 368,550
Terraced
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 8GN is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Mossbrook School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lower Meadow Primary School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
Abbey Lane Primary School
Lowedges Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Woodthorpe Bakery0.9 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- Meadowhead Meats0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Russell up with Russ myster0.9 km
- Ferdinandos0.3 km
- BJCA Community Centre0.9 km
- Sparrow Nest Cafe0.9 km
- Buttilicious1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Tasty Meals0.9 km
- Butlers Fish Bar0.9 km
- Ruths Kitchen0.3 km
- China Delight0.3 km
- Wraggy's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Norton House Country Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Spar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley3.0 km
- Dronfield3.2 km
- Sheffield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bochum Parkway/Little Norton Lane0.3 km
- Bochum Parkway/Dyche Lane0.3 km
- Meadowhead/Hunstone Avenue0.4 km
- Meadowhead/Little Norton Lane0.4 km
- Meadowhead/Hunstone Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S88GN · Data under Open Government Licence