Living in S20, Sheffield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S20 in Sheffield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sheffield: £219,539, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around S20
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central S20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £165,000 and a range from £70,000 to £350,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 SANDY ACRES CLOSE, S20 7LT | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 62 SANDY ACRES CLOSE, S20 7LT | semi-detached | £155,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 26 WESTLAND GARDENS, S20 8ES | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 43 CLAYTON HOLLOW, S20 7HP | terraced | £145,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 1 BOOTH CROFT, S20 7JH | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-03-11 |
| 89 THORPE DRIVE, S20 7HU | terraced | £158,000 | 2026-02-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosborough Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Aston Fence Junior and Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Waterthorpe Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Shortbrook Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Halfway Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
29 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 21.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.2% |
| Skilled trades | 13.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
258 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sheffield's figures.
Common questions about S20
What is the average house price in S20?
The average sold price in Sheffield is £219,539 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S20?
Prices in Sheffield are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S20?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central S20 in the last 2 years is £165,000, ranging from £70,000 to £350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S20?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central S20, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S20?
258 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S20 at risk of flooding?
Central S20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is S20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £165,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 258 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S20 safe?
258 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S20 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? S20 or S21, S20 or S13, S20 or S12.
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