S2 — SHEFFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S2 is £232,568, broadly in line with the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S2 cost 19.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S2 have fallen 21.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£260,448	71
Semi-detached	£199,333	557
Terraced	£168,516	512
Flat	£120,598	268
All types	£232,568	1477

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 159.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S2 has a crime rate significantly 96% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

56.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

14.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

28.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

16.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S2 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Grace Owen Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Lowfield Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Prince Edward Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Archdale School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

582,493

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

23.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S2 are 370.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

370.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S2 is collected by Sheffield. The Band D rate is £2,166/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S2 — SHEFFIELD

Area Summary

S2 (SHEFFIELD) offers affordable property prices (£232,568, 19% below national average), higher-than-average crime (96% above national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (370 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SHEFFIELD

£353K

▼ 54.3% YoY

SHEFFIELD

£294K

▼ 48.7% YoY

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£182K

▼ 15.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S2?

The average house price in S2 (SHEFFIELD) is £232,568, based on 1477 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 21.4% over the past year.

Is S2 a safe area to live?

Crime in S2 is above the national average (159.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (56.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (28.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S2?

There are 20 schools in or near S2. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in S2?

Council tax in S2 is collected by Sheffield. The Band D rate is £2,166 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S2?

The average broadband download speed in S2 is 370 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in S2 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 582,493.