Sheffield S18 area guide
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Is Sheffield S18 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S18), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £333,189 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 22% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£333,189
Population
26,735
Recorded crime
176.8
Schools
14
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S18 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (130 of 13,276) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 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 S18, 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 (91 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S18 (May 24–Jun 26, average 113/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 11,950
Owned 79% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 8%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S18.
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Sheffield S18: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S18 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S18), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £333,189 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 S18?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S18 runs at 176.8 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S18 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S18 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S18 runs at 176.8 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S18?
Homes in Sheffield S18 sell for around £333,189 on average, based on 366 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S18 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (130 of 13,276) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S18?
There are 14 schools in Sheffield S18 (13 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S18 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S18, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S18 a deprived area?
Sheffield S18 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).