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S3 Area Report

Sheffield

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£138,720
Median Price
Postcode district (S3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (S3)
13
Schools Nearby
20/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in S3

Rental Yield
4.9
Price Growth
6.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.3
Transport
2
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.3
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (S3)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

1071
Crimes/month
291
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Sheffield)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Sheffield has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
5
health
4
crime
5
housing
7
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Sheffield (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the S3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£220,367
Sheffield average
+2.5%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£384,398
Detached
£239,416
Semi-Detached
£199,019
Terraced
£136,327
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £70,994
01/12/2003: £89,865
01/12/2004: £111,630
01/12/2005: £120,030
01/12/2006: £132,658
01/12/2007: £139,804
01/12/2008: £121,708
01/12/2009: £125,351
01/12/2010: £122,822
01/12/2011: £120,450
01/12/2012: £121,402
01/12/2013: £126,051
01/12/2014: £136,807
01/12/2015: £140,216
01/12/2016: £144,569
01/12/2017: £152,012
01/12/2018: £160,412
01/12/2019: £165,225
01/12/2020: £174,152
01/12/2021: £186,490
01/12/2022: £215,896
01/12/2023: £208,856
01/12/2024: £215,019
01/12/2025: £220,367
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
1
Secondary
2
Independent
1
Special
2
Nursery
13
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 13 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

43
Avg Attainment 8
+1.2% vs national (42.5)
45%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 38 secondary schools in Sheffield

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

20/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in S3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Semi-detached
£160,000
50 sales
Terraced
£186,000
112 sales
Flat
£130,800
803 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Sheffield. For the headline S3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+2.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Sheffield
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,733/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. May 2023 · PLANNING
    Details required by condition 5 (verification report) of permission reference 2019/5379/P (Reserved matters relating to Plot S3 within Development Zone S for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use (Class B1) with restaurant use (Class A3) and flexible retail (A1), business (B1), non-residential institutions (D1) and assembly and leisure (D2) uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works, as required by conditions 3, 9, 14, 16-22, 27-28, 31, 33-36, 45-46, 48- 49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 63-67 of outline planning permission reference 2004/2307/P granted 22/12/06 (subject to S106 agreement) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the King's Cross Opportunity Area).
    Final Decision2023/0584/P
  2. Dec 2022 · PLANNING
    Details required by condition 7 (roof terrace management) of permission ref 2019/5379/P (Reserved matters relating to Plot S3 within Development Zone S for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use (Class B1) with restaurant use (Class A3) and flexible retail (A1), business (B1), non-residential institutions (D1) and assembly and leisure (D2) uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works).
    Final Decision2022/4986/P
  3. Sept 2022 · PLANNING
    Details required by condition 2a (materials) and 2d (terrace landscaping) of reserved matters approval 2019/5379/P dated 13/02/2021 (for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use with restaurant use and flexible retail, business, non-residential institutions and assembly and leisure uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works).
    Final Decision2022/2500/P
  4. Jul 2022 · PLANNING
    Details required by condition 6 (details of service route) of reserved matters approval 2019/5379/P dated 13/02/2021 (for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use (Class B1) with restaurant use (Class A3) and flexible retail (A1), business (B1), non-residential institutions (D1) and assembly and leisure (D2) uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works).
    Final Decision2022/2114/P
  5. Jun 2022 · PLANNING
    Details required by condition 2c (public realm landscaping) and 2e (public realm lighting) of reserved matters approval 2019/5379/P dated 13/02/2021 (for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use (Class B1) with restaurant use (Class A3) and flexible retail (A1), business (B1), non-residential institutions (D1) and assembly and leisure (D2) uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works).
    Final Decision2022/1226/P
  6. Feb 2022 · PLANNING
    Details of external materials required by condition 2a of reserved matters approval 2019/5379/P dated 13/02/2021 (for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use (Class B1) with restaurant use (Class A3) and flexible retail (A1), business (B1), non-residential institutions (D1) and assembly and leisure (D2) uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works).
    Final Decision2021/5501/P
  7. Sept 2021 · PLANNING
    Hard landscaping details required by conditions 2b and 2f of reserved matters approval 2019/5379/P dated 13/02/2021 (for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use (Class B1) with restaurant use (Class A3) and flexible retail (A1), business (B1), non-residential institutions (D1) and assembly and leisure (D2) uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works).
    Final Decision2021/3963/P
  8. Sept 2020 · PLANNING
    Details of green roof required by condition 4 of planning permission reference 2019/5379/P dated 13/02/2020 (for Reserved matters relating to Plot S3 within Development Zone S for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use with restaurant use and flexible retail, business, non-residential institutions and assembly and leisure uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works, as required by conditions of outline planning permission reference 2004/2307/P dated 22/12/06 for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the King's Cross Opportunity Area).
    Final Decision2020/3697/P
  9. Feb 2020 · PLANNING
    Reserved matters relating to Plot S3 within Development Zone S for the erection of an 11 storey building for office use (Class B1) with restaurant use (Class A3) and flexible retail (A1), business (B1), non-residential institutions (D1) and assembly and leisure (D2) uses at ground floor level and associated public realm works, as required by conditions 3, 9, 14, 16-22, 27-28, 31, 33-36, 45-46, 48- 49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 63-67 of outline planning permission reference 2004/2307/P granted 22/12/06 (subject to S106 agreement) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the King's Cross Opportunity Area
    Final Decision2019/5379/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaHeritage at RiskBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Furnace Hill
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade II*
    13
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:372 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    936mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2515h
    Sunshine/Year
    22.6 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 14.5°C, OvercastHumidity: 77%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    46 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.8/5
    Average Rating
    96%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    46
    Total Establishments
    5TARA - KELHAM ISLANDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    Likewise Breakfast ClubOther catering premises
    Exempt
    Shalesmoor Local ExpressRetailers - other
    5/5
    The Copper KettleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Salt Kelham IslandPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    22%
    Renewable Energy
    127g
    CO₂/kWh
    moderate
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    biomass 53.1%wind 21.5%gas 16.0%nuclear 4.9%imports 4.6%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    54m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 54m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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