sheffield S8 Postcodes
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Sheffield (S8)
The S8 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1270 individual postcodes.
There are 25 electoral wards in the S8 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the Sheffield Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in S8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of S8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The S8 postcode of the Sheffield district is a largely residential area located to the southwest of the city centre.
The area referred to by the S8 postcode is considered to be relatively affluent, with a high proportion of owner-occupier households and property prices substantially higher than the city and national averages. This postcode area includes one of the most desirable residential districts in Sheffield - the Abbeydale Road area.
The S8 postcode is a popular location for retirees seeking to downsize, due to its largely residential nature and the availability of older properties that can be adapted for retirement living.
The area also includes the majority of the University of Sheffield accommodation, including the Endcliffe Village and Collegiate Crescent student complexes.
The postcode area has a diverse collection of shopping and leisure activities. Single-level shopping areas such as the Abbeydale Road Shopping Centre, Staunton Street Shopping Centre, and Ecclesfield Shopping Centre, as well as a higher concentration of multi-level shopping centres, such as Meadowhall, are all accessible within the S8 postcode area.
In terms of leisure activities, the S8 postcode area includes popular attractions such as the Millhouses Park, Norton Sports Club, and more recently constructed Millhouses Park Café & Mini Adventure Park. The area also boasts a range of restaurants, cafes, and pubs to suit almost everyone's taste.
Transport links in and around the S8 postcode area are excellent, with five train stations located within the postcode district, including Hunters Bar, Meadowhall, Darnall, Woodhouse, and Woodhouse Lane. Sheffield City Centre can be reached by bus, as can many of the other parts of the city. The Sheffield Supertram network also services the area with trams running at approximately 10-minute intervals.
TheS8 postcode of the Sheffield district is an affluent residential area with excellent transport links and a wide array of leisure activities and shopping opportunities. It is a popular destination for those looking to downsize in later life, as well those attending the University of Sheffield.
Demographics
South Yorkshire
S8 is located in the county of South Yorkshire, in England.
South Yorkshire has a total population of 1,385,000, making it the 10th largest county in the UK.
South Yorkshire has a total area of 599 square miles, and a population density of 892 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | S8 |
| Postal Town | Sheffield |
| MSOA Name | Sheffield 042 |
| LSOA Name | Sheffield 042D |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Region | South Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Area Classification | Urban with Minor Conurbation |
S8 Electoral Wards
The postal region of S8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.