Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

RUSHDALE ROAD, S8 9QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHDALE ROAD, S8 9QB.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S8 9QB 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.

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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S8 9QB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 30.5% year-on-year.

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

S8 9QB is a safe, established residential area on Rushdale Road, 0.3km from Meersbrook Bank in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 30.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 9QB are sourced from Output Area E00040438 (shared with 6 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 9QB. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 116,166

Terraced

£ 191,250

24 sales · Mean £ 201,718

Semi-Detached

£ 172,600

1 sales · Mean £ 172,600

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

S8 9QB has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour47
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Carfield Primary School

Good604 pupils0.2 km
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Anns Grove Primary School

Good359 pupils0.7 km
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils1.0 km
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Nether Edge Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.0 km
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Lowfield Community Primary School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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Mundella Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • B & M Retail Limited0.5 km
  • KST Trade Ltd0.5 km
  • Thorpe House Post Office & News Agent0.5 km
  • Rontec Woodbank Service Station0.8 km
  • Polish Deli0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Cheeba Cheeba Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Mavi Ruya Turkish Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Tony's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Aton Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Greek Village0.9 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Sugar Desserts & Co0.9 km
  • Chach Spark1.0 km
  • Jaan Kebab House0.9 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Lunch Box0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Barrowboy0.9 km
  • The Teller0.9 km
  • Over The Yardarm Limited0.9 km
  • The Cross Scythes0.9 km
  • Sheaf View Inn Ltd0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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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

  • Sheffield2.6 km
  • Dore & Totley4.4 km
  • Darnall4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rushdale Road/Valley Road0.1 km
  • Rushdale Road/Kent Road0.1 km
  • Rushdale Road/Kent Road0.1 km
  • Valley Road/Brooklyn Road0.2 km
  • Rushdale Road/Upper Albert Road0.3 km