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S8

SHEFFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S8 is the postcode district for SHEFFIELD, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £263,907
1yr change ▲ 4.0%
Crime 32% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£263,907

▲ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% below national avg

Crime Rate

55.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

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.

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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

£256K £260K £265K £269K £274K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

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

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379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about S8 SHEFFIELD

What is the average house price in S8 SHEFFIELD?
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 SHEFFIELD 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 is the population of S8 SHEFFIELD?
The population of S8 (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 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 are schools like in S8 SHEFFIELD?
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.

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