S8 8HG is a mixed residential area on Little Norton Avenue, 0.3km from Norton, Little in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 8HG is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 8HG are sourced from Output Area E00039657 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE NORTON AVENUE, S8 8HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE NORTON AVENUE, S8 8HG.
185
59
£ 46,700 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 8HG 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
With 82% social renting, S8 8HG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 59-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 8HG. The average age is 59.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 226,000
2 sales · Mean £ 226,000
Flat
£ 124,250
8 sales · Mean £ 122,806
Terraced
£ 146,000
2 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 8HG is moderate at 88 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
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mossbrook School
Lower Meadow Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
Lowedges Junior Academy
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Abbey Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Woodthorpe Bakery0.9 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- Meadowhead Meats0.1 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Russell up with Russ myster0.9 km
- Ferdinandos0.1 km
- BJCA Community Centre0.9 km
- Sparrow Nest Cafe0.9 km
- Buttilicious0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Tasty Meals0.9 km
- Butlers Fish Bar0.9 km
- Ruths Kitchen0.1 km
- China Delight0.1 km
- Wraggy's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis Lowedges0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Spar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.8 km
- Dronfield3.1 km
- Sheffield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Meadowhead/Hunstone Avenue0.1 km
- Meadowhead/Hunstone Avenue0.2 km
- Meadowhead/Little Norton Lane0.2 km
- Meadowhead/Little Norton Lane0.3 km
- Bochum Parkway/Little Norton Lane0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: S88HG · Data under Open Government Licence