Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BUTTERTHWAITE CRESCENT, S5 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERTHWAITE CRESCENT, S5 0DY.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /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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Index Insight: S5 0DY 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in S5 0DY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 28.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S5 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Butterthwaite Crescent, 0.7km from Grange Lane in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Shiregreen and Brightside ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S5 0DY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.0% year-on-year. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00040820 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S5 0DY. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 96,000

1 sales · Mean £ 96,000

Semi-Detached

£ 69,000

2 sales · Mean £ 69,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S5 0DY has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order18
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Beck Primary School

Good720 pupils0.3 km
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Hartley Brook Primary School

Good661 pupils1.0 km
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Firth Park Academy

Good1142 pupils1.1 km
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Hatfield Academy

Requires Improvement377 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Concord General Store ltd1.0 km
  • Concord General Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Sunny Convenience Store Ltd0.9 km
  • Best In Convenience0.6 km
  • Central Off License & Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Angels Deli0.4 km
  • Lower Shiregreen P O0.5 km
  • The Calvary Events and Caterers0.8 km
  • Ecclesfield Spartans Junior Football Club1.0 km
  • Georges Sandwich Shop0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hamza's0.6 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.6 km
  • Jacks Plaice0.6 km
  • Oasis Takeaway0.7 km
  • Wonderful0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Coop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sheffield Civil Service Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meadowhall3.0 km
  • Chapeltown3.5 km
  • Rotherham Central5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sicey Avenue/Beck Road0.1 km
  • Beck Road/Sicey Avenue0.1 km
  • Beck Road/Sicey Avenue0.1 km
  • Ecclesfield Road/Butterthwaite Road0.2 km
  • Sicey Avenue/Shirehall Road0.2 km