S5 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nethershire Lane, 0.3km from St. Michael's Field in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Shiregreen and Brightside ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S5 0DF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S5 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00040814 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NETHERSHIRE LANE, S5 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERSHIRE LANE, S5 0DF.
292
34
£ 30,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S5 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S5 0DF has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S5 0DF. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
3 sales · Mean £ 91,500
Semi-Detached
£ 89,950
3 sales · Mean £ 94,966
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S5 0DF has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beck Primary School
Hartley Brook Primary School
Monteney Primary School
Ecclesfield Primary School
Firth Park Academy
Hatfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best In Convenience0.5 km
- Central Off License & Convenience Stores1.0 km
- Colley Road Post Office0.9 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Premier - Colley Road News & Booze0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Angels Deli1.0 km
- Bayleave Limited0.8 km
- Cerrones0.9 km
- Lower Shiregreen P O1.0 km
- The Calvary Events and Caterers0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hamza's1.0 km
- The Cottage Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chicago Pizza0.9 km
- Ecclesfield Chinese Take Away Ltd0.5 km
- Ecclesfield Grill0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sheffield Civil Service Club0.5 km
- The Greyhound Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Coop1.0 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown3.1 km
- Meadowhall3.5 km
- Rotherham Central6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dunninc Road/Nether Shire Lane0.0 km
- Dunninc Road/Nether Shire Lane0.1 km
- Hartley Brook Road/Butterthwaite Road0.2 km
- Hartley Brook Road/Dunninc Road0.2 km
- Sicey Avenue/Butterthwaite Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S50DF · Data under Open Government Licence