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About

Beighton ward lies in Sheffield's southeastern corner, bordering the Rother Valley. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments. It contains local shops, schools, and community facilities centred around the old village core. The terrain includes open fields and green spaces, with parts of the ward extending towards the River Rother.

A notable local landmark is the 19th-century Beighton Church, built from sandstone. The ward is also home to the former Beighton Colliery site, a reminder of the area's industrial past. Several footpaths connect to the wider Rother Valley countryside, including routes along the river and old railway lines, providing access to surrounding natural areas.

Area overview

On average Beighton has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beighton is £49,094 per year. There are 5 schools in Beighton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Beighton is home to around 17,579 people, with a population density of about 2,936.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beighton Population
17,579
Population density
2,936.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.12(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.34(+119%)
Shoplifting
12.74(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.17(+42%)
Public order
8.48(-4%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,398
93.29%
Other White
255
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
164
0.93%
Indian
86
0.49%
African
86
0.49%
Total population: 17,578

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,604
24.4%
No qualifications
3,078
20.84%
Level 3 (A level)
2,709
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,156
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,744
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 14,769

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,101
40.38%
Owns with a mortgage
2,565
33.4%
Social rents from council
859
11.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
693
9.02%
Other social rented
284
3.7%
Total households: 7,679

Property prices in Beighton

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)195
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £263K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Beighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£300,000£318
Semi-Detached86£191,750£267
Terraced42£159,500£215
Flats5£107,500£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beighton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,000£76,750£126,500£111,000
2017£222,000£109,000£126,500£110,000
2018£218,000£89,950£140,000£113,000
2019£240,000£92,500£140,000£120,500
2020£232,000£90,000£146,000£127,500
2021£253,000£98,000£155,000£131,000
2022£297,998£105,000£175,000£144,000
2023£300,000£87,500£178,000£140,000
2024£315,000£110,000£183,000£153,500
2025£300,000£116,550£190,000£160,000
2026£295,000£55,000£195,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beighton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£155£186£147
2017£214£182£163£150
2018£238£148£172£156
2019£228£180£179£172
2020£235£138£200£154
2021£261£191£200£167
2022£284£204£238£202
2023£289£188£230£199
2024£283£207£232£186
2025£300£208£254£221
2026£315£189£272£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beighton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Beighton ward.

Local councillors

Laurence Hayward

Beighton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Stuart Wallace

Beighton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK