Sheffield S81 area guide
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Is Sheffield S81 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S81), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £252,026 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (5 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 1% below average
- B Schools83% 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
£252,026
Population
53,201
Recorded crime
224.7
Schools
15
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S81
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S81 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (89 of 21,335) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 56 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 S81, 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 (140 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S81 (May 24–Apr 26, average 200/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 22,782
Owned 69% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S81.
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Sheffield S81: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S81 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S81), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £252,026 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (5 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S81?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S81 runs at 224.7 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S81 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S81 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S81 runs at 224.7 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S81?
Homes in Sheffield S81 sell for around £252,026 on average, based on 758 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S81 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S81 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (89 of 21,335) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 56 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S81?
There are 15 schools in Sheffield S81 (14 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S81 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S81, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S81 a deprived area?
Sheffield S81 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).