Sheffield S62 area guide
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Is Sheffield S62 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S62), recorded crime is 124% above the national average, homes sell for around £159,381 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 124% above average
- B Schools80% 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
£159,381
Population
22,178
Recorded crime
511.3
Schools
11
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S62
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S62 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (316 of 10,774) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 121 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 S62, 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 (55 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S62 (May 24–Jun 26, average 223/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 9,782
Owned 58% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S62.
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Sheffield S62: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S62 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S62), recorded crime is 124% above the national average, homes sell for around £159,381 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S62?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S62 runs at 511.3 per 1,000 properties, 124% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S62 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S62 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S62 runs at 511.3 per 1,000 properties, 124% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S62?
Homes in Sheffield S62 sell for around £159,381 on average, based on 269 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S62 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S62 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (316 of 10,774) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 121 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S62?
There are 11 schools in Sheffield S62 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S62 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S62, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S62 a deprived area?
Sheffield S62 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).