Affluence in S8 8GL
How S8 8GL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Norton & Norton Lees
- Council
- Sheffield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,735 (2024)
S8 8GLSheffield
How well off S8 8GL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S8 8GL area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Living environment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S8 8GL area is below that, at 47.3%. 38.9% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S8 8GL area is above that, at 41.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S8 8GL area is above that, at 38.9%. 17% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S8 8GL sits in (Norton & Norton Lees): about 1,735 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.