Sheffield property guide
England's fourth-largest city, split between an affordable east and a premium west.
This guide brings together the latest property, schools and crime data for Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Figures cover the 12 months to the end of June 2026 and are sourced from HM Land Registry, Police.uk and the DfE schools register. Trains reach London St Pancras in about two hours.
About Sheffield
Sheffield's market divides sharply. Terraces and semis east of the centre trade well below the national median, while Ecclesall, Fulwood and Dore rank among the most expensive postcodes in Yorkshire.
Two universities and advanced manufacturing anchor the economy, and the Peak District National Park begins inside the city boundary.
House prices in Sheffield
The median sale price in Sheffield over the last 12 months was £208,000, across 3,935 recorded transactions. That is 1.0% lower than the previous 12 months.
Semi-detached homes were the most-traded type in Sheffield, accounting for 1,424 of the period's sales at a median of £210,000.
Median price by property type, last 12 months
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £360,000 | 667 |
| Semi-detached | £210,000 | 1,424 |
| Terraced | £185,000 | 1,254 |
| Flat | £140,000 | 483 |
| Other | £210,000 | 107 |
Schools in Sheffield
Sheffield has 609 open schools recorded in the DfE register, including 462 primary, 77 secondary and 67 with a sixth form or 16-plus provision.
Nearest secondary schools to Sheffield centre
| School | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittington Green School | S41 9LG | 0.8 km |
| Outwood Academy Newbold | S41 8BA | 1.8 km |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | S41 8AG | 2.5 km |
| Parkside Community School | S40 2NS | 4.1 km |
| Springwell Community College | S43 3NQ | 4.1 km |
Crime in Sheffield
In Sheffield, the largest reported categories over the last 12 months were violence and sexual offences (32.2%), anti-social behaviour (17.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.4%).
Largest reported categories, last 12 months
| Category | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32.2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17.4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9.4% |
| Public order | 8.6% |
| Vehicle crime | 6.6% |
Postcode districts in Sheffield
Reported incident counts vary across postcode districts within the Sheffield boundary, partly reflecting where Police.uk anonymises locations and partly reflecting genuine differences in foot traffic and population density.
| Postcode district | Reports (12m) |
|---|---|
| S1 | 111,923 |
| S10 | 111,923 |
| S11 | 111,923 |
| S12 | 111,923 |
| S13 | 111,923 |
Living near Sheffield
Nearby towns include Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham and Mexborough.
- Doncaster
- Barnsley
- Rotherham
- Mexborough
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield
Planning applications near Sheffield
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