Living in S8, Sheffield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S8 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 S8
190 recorded home sales on the streets around central S8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £252,000 and a range from £76,000 to £615,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 MITCHELL ROAD, S8 0GQ | terraced | £305,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 16 FRASER CRESCENT, S8 0JB | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 54 MARSHALL ROAD, S8 0GP | semi-detached | £297,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 58 COBNAR ROAD, S8 8QB | semi-detached | £265,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| ASH LEA COTTAGE COBNAR ROAD, S8 8QE | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 654 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, S8 0SB | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-20 |
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
68 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Woodseats Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Norton Free Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Holt House Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Greenhill Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
45 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Birkdale School, Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery, Sheffield High School GDST, Westbourne School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near S8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Sheffield Hallam University, University of Sheffield.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.8% |
| Skilled trades | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
161 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S8 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Sheffield's figures.
Common questions about S8
What is the average house price in S8?
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 S8?
Prices in Sheffield are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S8?
The median of 190 recorded sales around central S8 in the last 2 years is £252,000, ranging from £76,000 to £615,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S8?
68 schools sit within 3 miles of central S8, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S8?
161 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S8 at risk of flooding?
Central S8 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 S8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £252,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 161 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S8 safe?
161 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S8 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
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