Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

DERBYSHIRE LANE, S8 8SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBYSHIRE LANE, S8 8SB.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 8SB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S8 8SB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

S8 8SB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Derbyshire Lane, 0.2km from Norton Woodseats in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S8 8SB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 8SB are sourced from Output Area E00039627 (shared with 16 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 8SB. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 228,000

1 sales · Mean £ 228,000

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

S8 8SB has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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 offences40
Shoplifting39
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order12
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils0.0 km
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Woodseats Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils0.7 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils1.0 km
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Carfield Primary School

Good604 pupils1.1 km
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Abbey Lane Primary School

Good561 pupils1.2 km
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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Batty's Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • You Mini Market0.5 km
  • The Roving Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Abbey0.9 km
  • Chantry Arms0.5 km
  • Woodseats W.M.C.0.6 km
  • Guzzle0.7 km
  • The Boston Arms0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Armano Nicolli0.5 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Dessert Mania0.5 km
  • Norton Oakes Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Dunelm Mills0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Chatanooga0.7 km
  • Chilito0.5 km
  • Think Sandwich1.0 km
  • Woodseats Fisheries0.6 km
  • Tiffin Spice0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.3 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley3.5 km
  • Sheffield3.8 km
  • Dronfield4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Derbyshire Lane/Norton Lees Crescent0.1 km
  • Derbyshire Lane/Mount View Avenue0.1 km
  • Derbyshire Lane/Abbey View Drive0.2 km
  • Derbyshire Lane/Harvey Clough Road0.2 km
  • Warminster Road/Ketton Avenue0.2 km