Sheffield S73 area guide
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Is Sheffield S73 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S73), recorded crime is 48% above the national average, homes sell for around £221,133 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 48% above average
- B Schools80% 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
£221,133
Population
37,983
Recorded crime
336.4
Schools
10
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S73
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S73 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (877 of 15,115) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 607 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 S73, 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 (114 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S73 (May 24–Jun 26, average 247/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 16,470
Owned 62% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S73.
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Sheffield S73: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S73 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S73), recorded crime is 48% above the national average, homes sell for around £221,133 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S73?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S73 runs at 336.4 per 1,000 properties, 48% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S73 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S73 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S73 runs at 336.4 per 1,000 properties, 48% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S73?
Homes in Sheffield S73 sell for around £221,133 on average, based on 560 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S73 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S73 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (877 of 15,115) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 607 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S73?
There are 10 schools in Sheffield S73 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S73 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S73, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S73 a deprived area?
Sheffield S73 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).