S8 9HA is a safe, established residential area on Upper Valley Road, 0.3km from Meersbrook Bank in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S8 9HA represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 9HA are sourced from Output Area E00040437 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER VALLEY ROAD, S8 9HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER VALLEY ROAD, S8 9HA.
201
37
£ 46,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 9HA 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
No single demographic signal dominates S8 9HA — age 37, 76% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 9HA. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,000
19 sales · Mean £ 193,368
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 9HA has low crime rates — 22 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
Carfield Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Anns Grove Primary School
Talbot Specialist School
Newfield Secondary School
Nether Edge Primary School
Lowfield Community Primary School
Mundella Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- B & M Retail Limited0.6 km
- KST Trade Ltd0.6 km
- Thorpe House Post Office & News Agent0.4 km
- Rontec Woodbank Service Station0.8 km
- Polish Deli1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Cheeba Cheeba Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Mavi Ruya Turkish Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Tony's Kitchen0.6 km
- Aton Restaurant0.9 km
- The Greek Village0.9 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Sugar Desserts & Co1.0 km
- Chach Spark1.0 km
- Jaan Kebab House1.0 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Lunch Box0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Barrowboy0.9 km
- The Teller1.0 km
- Over The Yardarm Limited0.9 km
- The Cross Scythes0.9 km
- Sheaf View Inn Ltd0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Aldi Stores1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.7 km
- Dore & Totley4.3 km
- Darnall4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rushdale Road/Kent Road0.1 km
- Rushdale Road/Kent Road0.1 km
- Rushdale Road/Valley Road0.1 km
- Valley Road/Brooklyn Road0.2 km
- Rushdale Road/Upper Albert Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S89HA · Data under Open Government Licence