S26 — SHEFFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S26 is £240,641, broadly in line with the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S26 cost 16.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S26 have risen 0.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£341,096	409
Semi-detached	£201,126	601
Terraced	£158,619	229
Flat	£115,374	34
All types	£240,641	1312

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S26

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

With 10.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S26 has a crime rate well 88% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in S26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S26 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Aughton Early Years Centre	Nursery	Good	mi
Wales Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Todwick Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Wales High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Aston Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

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 S26 are 314.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

314.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S26 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

S26 — SHEFFIELD

Area Summary

S26 (SHEFFIELD) offers affordable property prices (£240,641, 16% below national average), low crime (88% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (314 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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S25

SHEFFIELD

£213K

▼ 1.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S26?

The average house price in S26 (SHEFFIELD) is £240,641, based on 1312 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.9% over the past year.

Is S26 a safe area to live?

Crime in S26 is significantly below the national average (10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S26?

There are 14 schools in or near S26. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in S26?

Council tax in S26 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 S26?

The average broadband download speed in S26 is 314 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in S26 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 276,595.