S8 9NP is a sought-after residential area on Thorpe House Rise, 0.1km from Thorpe House in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Graves Park ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For serious buyers, S8 9NP is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 9.6% year-on-year. 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 9NP are sourced from Output Area E00040458 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE HOUSE RISE, S8 9NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE HOUSE RISE, S8 9NP.
294
49
£ 46,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S8 9NP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £266k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £266k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 9NP. The average age is 49.1. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,225
11 sales · Mean £ 239,793
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 9NP has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newfield Secondary School
Talbot Specialist School
Mundella Primary School
Carfield Primary School
Woodseats Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Bankwood Community Primary School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Batty's Family Butchers0.9 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
- You Mini Market0.9 km
- Thorpe House Post Office & News Agent0.4 km
- Verizon Vapes0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Armano Nicolli0.9 km
- Dessert Mania1.0 km
- Norton Oakes Cricket Club0.9 km
- Dunelm Mills0.9 km
- Zoes Kitchen0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chilito0.8 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.9 km
- R & R Quality Fresh Foods0.5 km
- Bishops Caribbean Bistro0.4 km
- Derbyshire Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Chantry Arms0.9 km
- Woodseats W.M.C.0.9 km
- The Boston Arms0.9 km
- The Mount Pleasant0.7 km
- The Sportsman Inn0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores0.5 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.4 km
- Dore & Totley3.9 km
- Dronfield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Warminster Road/Brindley Close0.1 km
- Warminster Road/Thorpe House Avenue0.1 km
- Hollythorpe Rise/Thorpe House Avenue0.2 km
- Hollythorpe Rise/Thorpe House Road0.2 km
- Hollythorpe Rise/Thorpe House Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S89NP · Data under Open Government Licence