Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ASHBURY LANE, S8 8LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBURY LANE, S8 8LF.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S8 8LF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

S8 8LF is a mixed residential area on Ashbury Lane, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 8LF are sourced from Output Area E00040947 (shared with 6 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 8LF. 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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 97,500

4 sales · Mean £ 97,000

Detached

£ 283,500

1 sales · Mean £ 283,500

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

Crime around S8 8LF is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting53
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils0.9 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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Mossbrook School

Good161 pupils1.2 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good429 pupils1.3 km
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Bankwood Community Primary School

Inadequate454 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Norton Oakes Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Zippys0.8 km
  • Dev on the Green0.3 km
  • Lees Hall Golf Club0.3 km
  • The Chantrey Centre0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • A E Hartley & Son0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bagshawe Arms0.6 km
  • Nailmakers Arms0.1 km
  • Water Tower Pub0.2 km
  • John O'Gaunt0.8 km
  • Norton House Country Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Wang Bao0.8 km
  • Sisi Pizza0.8 km
  • Smoke 140.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley4.3 km
  • Sheffield4.3 km
  • Dronfield4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane0.1 km
  • Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane0.2 km
  • Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane0.2 km
  • Blackstock Road/Backmoor Road0.2 km
  • Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane0.2 km