Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

COBNAR GARDENS, S8 8RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBNAR GARDENS, S8 8RQ.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 8RQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S8 8RQ combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£306k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £306k 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 8RQ is a sought-after residential area on Cobnar Gardens, 0.3km from Norton Woodseats in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For serious buyers, S8 8RQ is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k. 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 8RQ are sourced from Output Area E00039632 (shared with 4 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 8RQ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

7 sales · Mean £ 253,892

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

S8 8RQ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order17
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.1 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils1.2 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Woodseats Post Office0.3 km
  • Batty's Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket Plc (Petrol)0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Mount Pleasant0.4 km
  • The Sportsman Inn0.6 km
  • The Abbey0.4 km
  • Laycock Sports Club0.4 km
  • Sport Shack0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Big Tree0.2 km
  • Our Lady of Beauchief & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church0.4 km
  • Armano Nicolli0.2 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Dessert Mania0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.6 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.6 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Domino's Pizzas0.3 km
  • R & R Quality Fresh Foods0.5 km
  • Chatanooga0.2 km
  • Chilito0.5 km
  • Think Sandwich0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley3.0 km
  • Sheffield4.2 km
  • Dronfield4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Chesterfield Road/Haughton Road0.2 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Olivet Road0.2 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Cobnar Road0.2 km
  • Chesterfield Road/The Dale0.3 km
  • Chesterfield Road/Cobnar Road0.3 km