Low Edges Place is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S8 7LU is located in the Beauchief and Greenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Low Edges Place, Sheffield, S8 7LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S8 7ND, S8 7LB, S8 7NR, S8 7LS, S8 8LW, S8 7NB, S8 7LG, S8 7LP, S8 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S8 7LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 49.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47% | 50.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S8 7LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 50% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 33% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 15% | 8.5% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 4.3% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 41.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 20.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 25.2% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 11% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 21.3% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.7% | 82.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 84.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 1.3% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Edges Place was 384.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.7% higher than the Beauchief and Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Low Edges Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 147 local areas in Beauchief and Greenhill and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Low Edges Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-10-09 | £89,617 |
| 17 Low Edges Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2018-08-06 | £121,428 |
| 14 Low Edges Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2018-03-02 | £75,766 |
| 11 Low Edges Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,450 | 2016-09-05 | £152,590 |
| 4 Low Edges Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2014-10-10 | £94,683 |
S8 7LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Meadow Primary School Batemoor Road , S8 8EE | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowedges Junior Academy Lowedges Road , S8 7JG | 2out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Main Road , S8 7RA | 2out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Chancet Wood Drive , S8 7TR | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane , S18 2FZ | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttilicious | The Terminus, Lowedges Road | 52 yd | |
| Sheffield Transport Sports Club | Sheffield Transport Sports Gro, Greenhill Main Road | 654 yd | |
| BJCA Community Centre | The Community Centre, 450 Dyche Lane | 715 yd | |
| Sparrow Nest Cafe | 2 Jordanthorpe Centre | 747 yd | |
| Greenhill Methodist Church | Greenhill Methodist Church, School Lane | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Sheffield Road, Dronfield | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowedges Fried Chicken | 88 Lowedges Road | 396 yd | |
| Sunset Pizza | 350a Meadow Head | 757 yd | |
| Big Daddy's | 16 Dyche Lane | 796 yd | |
| Win Fat | 11 Jordanthorpe Centre | 806 yd | |
| Tasty Meals | 12 Jordanthorpe Centre | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Lowedges | 92 Lowedges Road | 354 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | St James Retail Park, Bochum Parkway | 714 yd | |
| Premier Stores | 1 White Thorns View | 753 yd | |
| Premier Meadowhead | 335 Meadowhead | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Revive Health Club (Sheffield) CHESTERFIELD ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 412 yd |
| Sheffield Transport Sports Club GREENHILL MAIN ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Meadowhead School DYCHE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Lowedges Junior Academy LOWEDGES ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Sheffield College (Norton College) (Closed) Dyche Lane | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Sgp Sheffield Graves Bochum Parkway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Greenhill Primary School GREENHILL MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Graves Health And Sports Centre BOCHUM PARKWAY | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,061 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.