S4 or S98?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- S98 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
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S4
Sheffield
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S98
Sheffield
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| Median home sale nearby | £110,000
from 47 sales |
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| Average sold price | — | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +5.0% (Sheffield) | +5.0% (Sheffield) |
| Dwelling type | Mid-terrace house | — |
| Floor area | 151 m² | — |
| Built | 2012 onwards | — |
| Energy rating | B | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £660/yr | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 3 (high probability) |
| Crime nearby | 523 recorded | 371 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, S4 or S98?
S98 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (523 in S4 against 371 in S98, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is S4 or S98 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, S4 sits in decile 1 of 10 and S98 in decile 1, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in S4 or S98?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.