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.
DERBYSHIRE LANE, S8 8SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBYSHIRE LANE, S8 8SB.
256
49
£ 46,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Mundella Primary School
Woodseats Primary School
Newfield Secondary School
Talbot Specialist School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Carfield Primary School
Abbey Lane Primary School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chatanooga0.7 km
- Chilito0.5 km
- Think Sandwich1.0 km
- Woodseats Fisheries0.6 km
- Tiffin Spice0.7 km
- + 13 more
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
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Postcode Profile: S88SB · Data under Open Government Licence