Sheffield S17 area guide
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Is Sheffield S17 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S17), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £483,990 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 24% below 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
£483,990
Population
21,766
Recorded crime
172.1
Schools
7
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S17 is rated high. Around 2.5% of properties (203 of 7,971) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 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 S17, 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 (64 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S17 (May 24–Jun 26, average 64/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 9,260
Owned 83% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 8%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S17.
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Sheffield S17: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S17 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S17), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £483,990 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S17?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S17 runs at 172.1 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S17 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S17 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S17 runs at 172.1 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S17?
Homes in Sheffield S17 sell for around £483,990 on average, based on 312 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S17 is rated high. Around 2.5% of properties (203 of 7,971) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S17?
There are 7 schools in Sheffield S17 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Sheffield S17 a deprived area?
Sheffield S17 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).