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.
COBNAR GARDENS, S8 8RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBNAR GARDENS, S8 8RQ.
290
37
£ 45,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Woodseats Primary School
Mundella Primary School
Abbey Lane Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newfield Secondary School
Talbot Specialist School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores0.6 km
- Morrisons Supermarket PLC0.6 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S88RQ · Data under Open Government Licence