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.
ASHBURY LANE, S8 8LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBURY LANE, S8 8LF.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Talbot Specialist School
Newfield Secondary School
Mundella Primary School
Mossbrook School
Woodlands Primary School
Bankwood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- A E Hartley & Son0.8 km
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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Wang Bao0.8 km
- Sisi Pizza0.8 km
- Smoke 140.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S88LF · Data under Open Government Licence