Sheffield S74 area guide
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Is Sheffield S74 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S74), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £179,689 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 31% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- D Floodmedium 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
£179,689
Population
24,498
Recorded crime
297.5
Schools
8
Broadband
75%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Sheffield S74
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S74 is rated medium. Around 0.6% of properties (57 of 9,587) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 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 S74, 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 (47 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S74 (May 24–Jun 26, average 164/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 10,955
Owned 63% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S74.
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Sheffield S74: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S74 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S74), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £179,689 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, 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 S74?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S74 runs at 297.5 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S74 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S74 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S74 runs at 297.5 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S74?
Homes in Sheffield S74 sell for around £179,689 on average, based on 244 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S74 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S74 is rated medium. Around 0.6% of properties (57 of 9,587) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S74?
There are 8 schools in Sheffield S74 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S74 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S74, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S74 a deprived area?
Sheffield S74 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).