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Beighton

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Sheffield / Beighton

About

Beighton is a suburb located in the southeastern part of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. It lies near the border with Rotherham and is part of the Sheffield City Council area. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, including detached homes, semis, and terraces. Beighton has good transport links, with the A57 and M1 motorway providing easy access to Sheffield city centre and surrounding areas.

The area features local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including Crystal Peaks shopping centre nearby. Beighton also has a strong community feel, with events and activities often held at the local recreation ground. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, with the Rother Valley Country Park just a short distance away. Historically, Beighton was a mining village, and remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the area.

Area overview

On average Beighton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Beighton is £36,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Beighton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beighton Population
5,913
Population density
2,744.7 per km²

Demographics

British
5,456
92.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
105
1.78%
Other White
90
1.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.66%
Indian
32
0.54%
Total population: 5,912

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
819
32.23%
Owns outright
713
28.06%
Social rents from council
547
21.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
270
10.63%
Other social rented
127
5%
Total households: 2,541

Property prices in Beighton

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Beighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £380,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£342,500
Flats3£120,600
Semi-Detached32£173,250
Terraced20£148,625

10 years price trend in Beighton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.