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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% 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 6 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
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.8%
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
31.74(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.65(+101%)
Shoplifting
12.51(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.4(+46%)
Vehicle crime
8.65(+55%)
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%
African
86
0.49%
Indian
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

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Beighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £550,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£312,500
Flats5£120,600
Semi-Detached71£186,000
Terraced33£156,500

10 years median price trend in Beighton

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

All postcodes in Beighton

S202QX

Hursley Close

S206SF

Deanhead Drive

S124NJ

Rylstone Court

S206QL

Leebrook Place

S124FY

Beighton

S201AG

Rotherham Road

S201BE

Robin Lane

S201EY

Allen Road

S201FD

Platts Drive

S202UA

Dovecott Lea

S124AX

Rainbow Avenue

S202DZ

Brecon Close

S206RU

Wooldale Drive

S207XX

Moss Way

S124BQ

Birley Spa Lane

S124FH

Carr Forge Road

S201FE

Newbould Crescent

S206QE

Moorthorpe View

S124FL

Carr Forge Road

S202PD

Willingham Close

S202QB

Hartland Court

S206PD

Moorthorpe Bank

S124BH

Rainbow Walk

S124LY

Hutton Croft

S124NG

Threshfield Way

S201EH

School Road

S201EP

West Street

S201HA

High Street

S202GT

Epping Gardens

S201HB

High Street

S202DH

Radnor Close

S202PA

Inglewood Court

S124FN

Carr Forge Road

S124LD

Greenside Mews

S124LJ

Westfield Avenue

S201AR

Rosemary Road

S201BH

Cairns Road

S201BW

Grange Road

S201BZ

Rothervale Close

S202QH

Rothbury Court

S124FT

Carter Lodge Avenue

S201BR

Victoria Road

S202PH

Dalby Gardens

S206SA

Wooldale Close

S206SN

Royston Grove

S206SX

Deanhead Court

S206SZ

Broadlands Croft

S201AW

Queens Road

S201FP

Aster Close

S202DL

Grizedale Avenue

S201GD

Sothall Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.