Moving to Sheffield
Your data-led guide to relocating to Sheffield
Sheffield at a glance
Local authority (Sheffield)585,000
Population
£143k
Median home price
-49% vs national
19,440
Sales (last 5y)
120
Schools
94% Good/Outstanding (of 51 rated)
3,412
Transport stops
4.1/10
Avg deprivation decile
around the English average for deprivation
Aggregated across 10 postcode districts in Sheffield. Area-level guidance, not a valuation of any specific home. Prices from HM Land Registry; schools from DfE/Ofsted; transport from DfT NaPTAN.
What homes cost in Sheffield
Local authority (Sheffield)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, vs the national median for that type.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £418,617 | 1,783 | +£6k |
| Semi-detached | £238,091 | 6,072 | −£22k |
| Terraced | £183,924 | 7,191 | −£35k |
| Flat | £148,042 | 4,394 | −£82k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Areas to consider in Sheffield
Postcode districts in Sheffield with the most sales data, by median home price. Click any for a free, detailed area report.
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