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S20

SHEFFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

S20 is the postcode district for SHEFFIELD, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £247,879
1yr change ▲ 5.3%
Crime 11% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£247,879

▲ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% below national avg

Crime Rate

72.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

391 Mbps

Property Prices in S20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S20 is £247,879, which is 7% above the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S20 cost 13.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S20 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £312,380 394
Semi-detached £197,822 410
Terraced £162,331 331
Flat £118,666 75
All types £247,879 1249

5-Year Price History

£225K £240K £255K £270K £285K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in S20

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

With 72.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S20 has a crime rate 11% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
21.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in S20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S20 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beighton Nursery Infant School Primary Good mi
Halfway Nursery Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Mosborough Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Halfway Junior School Primary Good mi
Waterthorpe Infant School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S20 are 391.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

391.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S20 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126/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

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S20 — SHEFFIELD

Area Summary

S20 (SHEFFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£247,879), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (391 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S20?
The average house price in S20 (SHEFFIELD) is £247,879, based on 1249 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.
Is S20 a safe area to live?
Crime in S20 is close to the national average at 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in S20?
There are 11 schools in or near S20. 73% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in S20?
Council tax in S20 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in S20?
The average broadband download speed in S20 is 391 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in S20 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in S20 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 276,595.