Sheffield S8 area guide
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Is Sheffield S8 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S8), recorded crime is 50% above the national average, homes sell for around £258,691 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (5 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 50% above average
- B Schools83% 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
£258,691
Population
65,229
Recorded crime
341.2
Schools
14
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S8 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (741 of 23,737) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 321 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 S8, 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 (159 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 341/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 27,857
Owned 63% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S8.
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Sheffield S8: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S8 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S8), recorded crime is 50% above the national average, homes sell for around £258,691 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (5 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S8?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S8 runs at 341.2 per 1,000 properties, 50% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S8 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S8 runs at 341.2 per 1,000 properties, 50% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S8?
Homes in Sheffield S8 sell for around £258,691 on average, based on 766 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S8 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (741 of 23,737) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 321 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S8?
There are 14 schools in Sheffield S8 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S8 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S8, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S8 a deprived area?
Sheffield S8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).