S8 9RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carrfield Drive, 0.2km from Heeley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S8 9RT represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 9RT are sourced from Output Area E00040428 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARRFIELD DRIVE, S8 9RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARRFIELD DRIVE, S8 9RT.
298
42
£ 31,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 42, S8 9RT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 9RT. The average age is 42.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 216,250
4 sales · Mean £ 219,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S8 9RT is moderate at 51 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
Anns Grove Primary School
Lowfield Community Primary School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Bankwood Community Primary School
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Talbot Specialist School
Newfield Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- B & M Retail Limited0.7 km
- KST Trade Ltd0.7 km
- Thorpe House Post Office & News Agent0.7 km
- Getir UK Limited0.7 km
- Golden Off Licence1.0 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Cheeba Cheeba Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Tony's Kitchen0.7 km
- Aton Restaurant1.0 km
- Virgin Active - Sheffield (Elior)0.9 km
- Rosmarino1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Barrowboy1.0 km
- Sheaf View Inn Ltd0.6 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- Over The Yardarm Limited1.0 km
- Brothers Arms0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Lunch Box0.8 km
- New Hing Lung1.0 km
- Olive Grove Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- The Cod King0.9 km
- Bishops Caribbean Bistro0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.3 km
- Darnall4.5 km
- Dore & Totley4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Carrfield Road/Carrfield Drive0.1 km
- Carrfield Road/Albert Road0.1 km
- Carrfield Road/Gerard Street0.1 km
- Albert Road/Upper Albert Road0.2 km
- Carrfield Road/Gleadless Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S89RT · Data under Open Government Licence