S96 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.
- S96 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
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S96
Sheffield
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S98
Sheffield
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| Median home sale nearby | £125,000
from 11 sales |
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| Average sold price | — | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +5.0% (Sheffield) | +5.0% (Sheffield) |
| Dwelling type | — | — |
| Floor area | — | — |
| Built | — | — |
| Energy rating | — | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | — | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 3 (high probability) |
| Crime nearby | 329 recorded | 371 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, S96 or S98?
S96 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (329 in S96 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 S96 or S98 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, S96 sits in decile 1 of 10 and S98 in decile 1, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in S96 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.