Sheffield S40 area guide
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Is Sheffield S40 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S40), recorded crime is 56% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,700 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 56% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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.
Avg sold price
£230,700
Population
44,171
Recorded crime
356.4
Schools
14
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S40
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S40 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (982 of 20,498) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 405 are at significant risk.
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 (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in S40, 1995–2026 — 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. 2026 is a part year (158 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S40 (May 24–Jun 26, average 386/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 20,821
Owned 66% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S40.
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Sheffield S40: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S40 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S40), recorded crime is 56% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,700 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S40?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S40 runs at 356.4 per 1,000 properties, 56% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S40 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S40 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S40 runs at 356.4 per 1,000 properties, 56% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S40?
Homes in Sheffield S40 sell for around £230,700 on average, based on 620 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S40 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S40 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (982 of 20,498) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 405 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S40?
There are 14 schools in Sheffield S40 (11 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S40 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S40, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S40 a deprived area?
Sheffield S40 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).