S8 — SHEFFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S8 is £263,907, which is 14% above the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S8 cost 8.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S8 have risen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£393,674	230
Semi-detached	£301,745	718
Terraced	£203,167	796
Flat	£132,746	247
All types	£263,907	2069

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S8

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

With 55.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S8 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in S8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S8 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Meersbrook Bank Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Carfield Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Norton Free Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Talbot Specialist School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Mossbrook School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

582,493

Population

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 S8 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S8 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

S8 — SHEFFIELD

Area Summary

S8 (SHEFFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£263,907), low crime (32% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SHEFFIELD

£350K

▲ 1.2% YoY

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£279K

▼ 45.1% YoY

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£381K

▼ 6.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S8?

The average house price in S8 (SHEFFIELD) is £263,907, based on 2069 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.0% over the past year.

Is S8 a safe area to live?

Crime in S8 is significantly below the national average (55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S8?

There are 14 schools in or near S8. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in S8?

Council tax in S8 is collected by Sheffield. The Band D rate is £2,166 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S8?

The average broadband download speed in S8 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in S8 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 582,493.