S5 is a postcode district in Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1043 active and 199 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S5 (34%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes S5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S5 are around £172k, up 9.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S5 at 425 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, S5 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S5 postcode area.
63,365
38
£ 34,077 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
S5 has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Woolley Wood School
Holgate Meadows School
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Parkwood E-ACT Academy
Chaucer School
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries
Mansel Primary
Firth Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Go Local Extra
- Premier - Colley Road News & Booze
- Premier - Firth Park Convenience Store
- Premier Stores
- Gills Stores
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- A Taste of Arabia
- Angels Deli
- Bean & Gone
- Bistro 55
- Cafe Express
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Stores Limited
- Coop
- Co-op Convenience Store
- Farm Foods
- JJ Mini Market
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Greggs PLC
- Islamabad Curry House & Fast Food
- Chicago Pizza
- Aris Spices
- Beres Pork Shop
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Chaucer Social Club
- Colley WMC
- Firth Park W M C
- Hartley House Social Club
- Jurassica Ltd
- + 6 more
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Area Profile: S5 · Data under Open Government Licence