S8 9ED is a safe, established residential area on Meersbrook Avenue, 0.3km from Hammer, Norton in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 12.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 9ED are sourced from Output Area E00040445 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEERSBROOK AVENUE, S8 9ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEERSBROOK AVENUE, S8 9ED.
200
37
£ 46,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 9ED 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S8 9ED spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 9ED. The average age is 37.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,000
32 sales · Mean £ 176,133
Detached
£ 337,000
3 sales · Mean £ 330,666
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 9ED 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.
school Local Schools
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Woodseats Primary School
Nether Edge Primary School
Holt House Infant School
Carter Knowle Junior School
Mercia School
Mundella Primary School
Carfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Batty's Family Butchers1.0 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.7 km
- You Mini Market0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- YAY! Flapjacks0.4 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Armano Nicolli1.0 km
- Flames Peri Peri and Pizza0.4 km
- Kaspa's0.8 km
- Art Scene0.8 km
- Best Boy Bagel0.8 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Chilito0.7 km
- Bishops Caribbean Bistro0.9 km
- Derbyshire Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- Italian Pasta Express0.7 km
- BPC0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Prince of Wales0.8 km
- T & C Williams (Builders) Ltd0.4 km
- The Broadfield Ale House0.8 km
- Chantry Arms1.0 km
- Woodseats W.M.C.0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Ranet Retail0.6 km
- Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Aldi Stores0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.2 km
- Dore & Totley3.5 km
- Dronfield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chesterfield Road/Woodbank Crescent0.1 km
- Norton Lees Road/Derbyshire Lane0.1 km
- Chesterfield Road/Woodbank Crescent0.1 km
- Norton Lees Road/Cockayne Place0.2 km
- Chesterfield Road/Smithy Wood Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S89ED · Data under Open Government Licence