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About

Beighton sits on the eastern edge of Sheffield, beside the boundary with Rotherham. It began as a village and grew through coal mining in the 19th and 20th centuries; rows of terraced houses and miners' welfare facilities reflect that past. Railway routes have long influenced the area: Beighton Junction and former Great Central Railway alignments remain visible in embankments and bridges, and they still shape streets and industrial plots. The parish church and a cluster of local shops mark the older village core, while newer housing fills surrounding streets.

Today Beighton is largely residential with primary schools, community centres, and small parks serving neighbourhoods. There are sports pitches and allotments used by local groups, and pubs and takeaways near main roads. Bus services provide links to Sheffield and Rotherham for work and shopping. The mix of older terraces, post-war council housing and later private estates gives the area a range of home types and a settled community character.

Area overview

On average Beighton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 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 per household in Beighton is £45,177 per year. There are 2 schools in Beighton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Beighton is home to around 5,913 people, with a population density of about 2,744.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.29(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.49(+57%)
Shoplifting
12.85(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.49(+22%)
Public order
7.61(-14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,245
25.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
948
19.69%
Level 3 (A level)
862
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
768
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
552
11.47%
Total 16+ residents: 4,814

Housing

Housing tenure

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 45 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Beighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 up to £245,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beighton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£207,000£2,010
Flats1£125,000£2,193
Semi-Detached22£176,250£2,237
Terraced21£156,500£2,028

10 years median price trend in Beighton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beighton.

All postcodes in Beighton

S124AZ

Rainbow Crescent

S201FB

Staton Avenue

S201FJ

Skelton Lane

S201BD

Robin Lane

S124BB

Rainbow Grove

S201AJ

Poplar Avenue

S201AS

Woodhouse Avenue

S201FN

Lilac Road

S201DW

Queens Road

S201GW

Wyedale Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.