Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

OLIVET ROAD, S8 8QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVET ROAD, S8 8QR.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 8QR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. S8 8QR's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £150k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £150k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

S8 8QR is a sought-after residential area on Olivet Road, 0.2km from Norton Woodseats in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For serious buyers, S8 8QR is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00039629 (shared with 7 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 8QR. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 148,000

5 sales · Mean £ 140,200

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

S8 8QR has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour41
Shoplifting40
Public order19
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils0.4 km
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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.8 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils1.1 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils1.1 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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Holt House Infant School

Good180 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Woodseats Post Office0.1 km
  • Derbyshire Lane Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Horace Boldock0.1 km
  • Off Licence0.2 km
  • Pamela's Sweet Shop0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Mount Pleasant0.4 km
  • The Sportsman Inn0.5 km
  • Laycock Sports Club0.5 km
  • Sport Shack0.2 km
  • The Cross Scythes0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Big Tree0.2 km
  • Our Lady of Beauchief & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church0.5 km
  • Spoon0.6 km
  • Budding Picassos Ceramic Cafe0.1 km
  • Chantrey Press0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.4 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Domino's Pizzas0.2 km
  • R & R Quality Fresh Foods0.4 km
  • Dos Amigos0.3 km
  • Double Dragon Takeaway0.1 km
  • Kitchen King0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley3.1 km
  • Sheffield4.0 km
  • Dronfield4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chesterfield Road/The Dale0.1 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Olivet Road0.1 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Nettleham Road0.2 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Haughton Road0.2 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Woodseats Road0.3 km