Area Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S5 postcode area.

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Population

63,365

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,077 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £172,665 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.3%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences10792
Anti-social behaviour3812
Criminal damage and arson2822
Public order2219
Other theft1274

school Local Schools

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Woolley Wood School

Good105 pupils
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Holgate Meadows School

Inadequate100 pupils
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Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School

Good475 pupils
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Parkwood E-ACT Academy

Good789 pupils
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Chaucer School

Inadequate825 pupils
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Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries

Good724 pupils
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Mansel Primary

Good448 pupils
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Firth Park Academy

Good1142 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Go Local Extra
  • Premier - Colley Road News & Booze
  • Premier - Firth Park Convenience Store
  • Premier Stores
  • Al Ahmed Lahsoon
  • + 65 more
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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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Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • A Taste of Arabia
  • Angels Deli
  • Bean & Gone
  • Bistro 55
  • Cafe Express
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Coop
  • Co-op Convenience Store
  • Farm Foods
  • JJ Mini Market
  • Tesco Express
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Fast Food
  • Greggs PLC
  • Islamabad Curry House & Fast Food
  • Universal Pizza & Kebab
  • Wok Master Takeaway Ltd
  • + 67 more