Is Sheffield a good place to live?
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In Sheffield (S1 3), recorded crime is 2990% above the national average, homes sell for around £600,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 2990% above average
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
14,940
Recorded crime
8266.7
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Sheffield S1 3
Sheffield S1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~325 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (2004–2025)
Annual sold price in S1 3, 2004–2025 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. Latest median £600,000. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S1 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 128/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 24
- One-person households
- 51%
- Households with children
- 12%
- Households
- 4,260
Owned 14% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 58%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S1 3.
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Sheffield S1 3: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S1 3 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S1 3), recorded crime is 2990% above the national average, homes sell for around £600,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S1 3?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S1 3 runs at 8266.7 per 1,000 properties, 2990% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S1 3 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S1 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S1 3 runs at 8266.7 per 1,000 properties, 2990% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S1 3?
Homes in Sheffield S1 3 sell for around £600,000 on average (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S1 3 at risk of flooding?
Sheffield S1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~325 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is Sheffield S1 3 a deprived area?
Sheffield S1 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).