Postcode report
Is S8 7LN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About S8 7LN: area rating, property, schools and local change
S8 7LN is a postcode in Graves Park, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S8 7LN, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S8 7LN are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S8 7LN is based on Sheffield 070 Census 2021. It covers 6,265 residents, 4,662 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 32% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 57% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near S8 7LN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £300k from 86 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S8 7LN can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S8 7LN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S8 7LN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S8 7LN
Is S8 7LN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S8 7LN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S8 7LN?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S8 7LN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for S8 7LN?
LocaleIQ matched S8 7LN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S8 7LN?
The latest median sold price is £300k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S8 7LN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.