S8 9QW is a mixed residential area on Albert Road, 0.6km from Meersbrook Bank in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S8 9QW offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 9QW are sourced from Output Area E00040423 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, S8 9QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, S8 9QW.
357
37
£ 46,000 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 9QW 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
S8 9QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 9QW. The average age is 37.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,291
4 sales · Mean £ 192,791
Flat
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 9QW is moderate at 55 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
Anns Grove Primary School
Nether Edge Primary School
Carfield Primary School
Lowfield Community Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Carter Knowle Junior School
Mercia School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- B & M Retail Limited0.2 km
- KST Trade Ltd0.2 km
- Thorpe House Post Office & News Agent0.9 km
- A M News0.9 km
- Rontec Woodbank Service Station0.6 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Cheeba Cheeba Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Mavi Ruya Turkish Bar & Grill0.6 km
- Tony's Kitchen0.2 km
- Aton Restaurant0.4 km
- Bloomers0.9 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Sugar Desserts & Co0.6 km
- Chach Spark0.6 km
- Food Target Ltd0.9 km
- Jaan Kebab House0.6 km
- Silly Samosa1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Barrowboy0.4 km
- Nether Edge Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Teller0.5 km
- Two Thirds Beer Co.0.5 km
- Brothers Arms0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Pear Thai Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Ranet Retail0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.4 km
- Dore & Totley4.4 km
- Darnall4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chesterfield Road/Albert Road0.1 km
- Valley Road/Bradbury Street0.1 km
- Chesterfield Road/Valley Road0.1 km
- Valley Road/Arthington Street0.1 km
- London Road/Artisan View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S89QW · Data under Open Government Licence