Sheffield S1 area guide
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Is Sheffield S1 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S1), recorded crime is 293% above the national average, homes sell for around £459,791 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 293% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£459,791
Population
31,483
Recorded crime
895.8
Schools
3
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S1 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (3,319 of 20,968) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 306 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in S1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 547/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 24
- One-person households
- 50%
- Households with children
- 11%
- Households
- 9,896
Owned 16% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 60%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S1.
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Sheffield S1: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S1 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S1), recorded crime is 293% above the national average, homes sell for around £459,791 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S1?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S1 runs at 895.8 per 1,000 properties, 293% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S1 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S1 runs at 895.8 per 1,000 properties, 293% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S1?
Homes in Sheffield S1 sell for around £459,791 on average, based on 323 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S1 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (3,319 of 20,968) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 306 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S1?
There are 3 schools in Sheffield S1 (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Sheffield S1 a deprived area?
Sheffield S1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).