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S26

SHEFFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S26 is the postcode district for SHEFFIELD, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £240,641
1yr change ▲ 0.9%
Crime 88% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£240,641

▲ 0.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

10.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

88% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

314 Mbps

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.

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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

£237K £239K £240K £242K £244K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

2

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

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314.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about S26 SHEFFIELD

What is the average house price in S26 SHEFFIELD?
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 SHEFFIELD 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 is the population of S26 SHEFFIELD?
The population of S26 (SHEFFIELD) is approximately 276,595 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S26 SHEFFIELD?
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.

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