Postcode.Page

Postcode District

S5

SHEFFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

View summary

S5 is the postcode district for SHEFFIELD, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £154,579
1yr change ▲ 2.6%
Crime 79% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
BUS
Average House Price

£154,579

▲ 2.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% below national avg

Crime Rate

145.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

79% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

393 Mbps

Property Prices in S5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S5 is £154,579, which is 33% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S5 cost 46.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S5 have risen 2.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Explore South Yorkshire postcodes or read the South Yorkshire house prices guide →

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £238,534 86
Semi-detached £158,436 773
Terraced £128,760 533
Flat £87,990 71
All types £154,579 1492

5-Year Price History

£153K £154K £155K £156K £157K 2023 2024 2025

Looking to buy in S5?

Compare mortgage rates for a £124K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in S5

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

With 145.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S5 has a crime rate significantly 79% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

See how S5 compares: safest areas in England & Wales →

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
60.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
21.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

Protect your home in S5

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in S5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S5 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

How Ofsted ratings affect house prices →

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Woolley Wood School Other Not inspected mi
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Primary Good mi
E-Act Parkwood Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Chaucer School Secondary Not inspected mi
Southey Green Nursery & Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

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 S5 are 393.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

How broadband speeds affect house prices →

393.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S5 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

S5

S5 — SHEFFIELD

Area Summary

S5 (SHEFFIELD) offers affordable property prices (£154,579, 46% below national average), higher-than-average crime (79% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (393 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

What's your property in S5 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Frequently Asked Questions about S5 SHEFFIELD

What is the average house price in S5 SHEFFIELD?
The average house price in S5 (SHEFFIELD) is £154,579, based on 1492 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.6% over the past year.
Is S5 SHEFFIELD a safe area to live?
Crime in S5 is above the national average (145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (60.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (21.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of S5 SHEFFIELD?
The population of S5 (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 S5?
The average broadband download speed in S5 is 393 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 are schools like in S5 SHEFFIELD?
There are 19 schools in or near S5. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

S4

SHEFFIELD

£182K

▼ 15.0% YoY

S6

SHEFFIELD

£241K

▲ 3.8% YoY

S7

SHEFFIELD

£350K

▲ 1.2% YoY

Compare S5 with nearby areas

S5 vs S4 S5 vs S6 S5 vs S7

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices

See how property prices compare across England and Wales.

Read guide →

South Yorkshire House Prices

Explore average prices, trends, and postcode breakdowns across South Yorkshire.

Read guide →

Safest Areas in England & Wales

Ranked by crime rate — find the lowest-crime places to live.

Read guide →