S8 8LA is a mixed residential area on Backmoor Crescent, 0.1km from Backmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £344k.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 8LA are sourced from Output Area E00040947 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACKMOOR CRESCENT, S8 8LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACKMOOR CRESCENT, S8 8LA.
232
56
£ 46,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S8 8LA — age 56, 64% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8LA. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 352,625
4 sales · Mean £ 349,562
Terraced
£ 265,000
2 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 271,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 8LA 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
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Talbot Specialist School
Newfield Secondary School
Mossbrook School
Mundella Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Bankwood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Zoes Kitchen1.0 km
- Norton Oakes Cricket Club0.5 km
- Zippys0.9 km
- Dev on the Green0.2 km
- Lees Hall Golf Club0.2 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- A E Hartley & Son0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bagshawe Arms0.7 km
- Nailmakers Arms0.2 km
- The Mount Pleasant1.0 km
- The Sportsman Inn0.9 km
- Water Tower Pub0.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Wang Bao0.9 km
- Sisi Pizza0.9 km
- Smoke 140.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley4.1 km
- Sheffield4.4 km
- Dronfield4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane0.1 km
- Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane0.1 km
- Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent0.1 km
- Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent0.2 km
- Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S88LA · Data under Open Government Licence