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S2

SHEFFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S2 is the postcode district for SHEFFIELD, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £232,568
1yr change ▼ 21.4%
Crime 96% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£232,568

▼ 21.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

159.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

96% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

370 Mbps

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.

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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

£184K £204K £224K £244K £264K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

582,493

Population

62

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.

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370.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about S2 SHEFFIELD

What is the average house price in S2 SHEFFIELD?
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 SHEFFIELD 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 is the population of S2 SHEFFIELD?
The population of S2 (SHEFFIELD) is approximately 582,493 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 23% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S2 SHEFFIELD?
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.

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