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About

Birley ward sits in the south-eastern part of Sheffield, bordering the city's green belt. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments. Its landscape includes several large parks and playing fields, providing open green spaces for the community. The ward contains distinct neighbourhoods like Birley Edge and the area around Birley Moor Road, which serve as local centres with essential shops and services.

The ward is home to several schools and Sheffield Springs Academy, contributing to its residential character. A notable local landmark is the historic Birley Chapel, a reminder of the area's older, rural past before its major 20th-century expansion. Public transport links connect the ward to Sheffield city centre and nearby areas like Frecheville. The overall environment is characterised by its suburban layout and proximity to the city's rural fringe.

Area overview

On average Birley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birley is £43,392 per year. There are 5 schools in Birley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birley is home to around 16,680 people, with a population density of about 3,275.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birley Population
16,680
Population density
3,275 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.03(-12%)
Shoplifting
24.16(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.78(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.07(+17%)
Public order
7.85(-11%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,570
93.34%
Other White
247
1.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
224
1.34%
African
100
0.6%
Caribbean
87
0.52%
Total population: 16,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,265
23.7%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,817
20.45%
Level 3 (A level)
2,559
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,020
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,592
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 13,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,429
33.08%
Owns with a mortgage
2,402
32.72%
Social rents from council
1,337
18.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
655
8.92%
Other social rented
321
4.37%
Total households: 7,342

Property prices in Birley

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Birley area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,800 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birley 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 Birley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£173,500
Detached6£350,000
Flats5£105,000
Semi-Detached128£181,500

10 years median price trend in Birley

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

All postcodes in Birley

S124JB

Four Wells Drive

S124SE

Youlgreave Drive

S124XT

Churchdale Road

S124XZ

Hazelbadge Crescent

S122JP

Seagrave Crescent

S123BJ

Thornbridge Lane

S123FA

Basegreen Avenue

S124QP

East Glade Crescent

S124RG

Silkstone Place

S124SG

Youlgreave Drive

S124WH

Birley Moor Road

S124XW

Churchdale Road

S123HT

Oak Road

S123HW

Woodland Drive

S124EN

Dyke Vale Close

S124PS

Occupation Lane

S124UZ

Fox Lane Court

S123AB

Thornbridge Avenue

S123AH

Thornbridge Place

S123HQ

Charnock Dale Road

S123JG

Stoneley Close

S124HL

Springwater Avenue

S124PH

Weakland Drive

S124TL

Wickfield Grove

S124TR

Wickfield Grove

S124WF

Birley Moor Road

S124WW

Fox Lane

S124XQ

Hopedale Road

S124XS

Brackenfield Grove

S123AF

Thornbridge Crescent

S123DW

Jaunty Road

S123FR

Lister Close

S123FS

Lister Crescent

S123GJ

White Lane

S123JE

Arnold Avenue

S124EJ

Birley Spa Lane

S124RR

Alport Avenue

S124SJ

Rowdale Crescent

S124XA

Hopefield Avenue

S124TX

Dyke Vale Road

S122JN

Seagrave Crescent

S123AL

Thornbridge Road

S123DB

Jaunty Avenue

S123DZ

Jaunty Way

S123JA

Arnold Avenue

S123LB

Briarfield Crescent

S124HT

Cotleigh Crescent

S124PD

Weakland Crescent

S124PP

Occupation Lane

S124RH

Silkstone Road

S124SL

Linley Lane

S124WD

Birley Moor Road

S124XP

Hopedale Road

S124RL

Silkstone Road

S124QJ

East Glade Avenue

S124JA

Cotleigh Way

S124WU

Fox Lane

S122AU

Birley Moor Road

S122DT

Birley Moor Road

S124QU

East Glade Crescent

S123EA

Quarry Vale Grove

S123HG

Charnock Hall Road

S124HY

Cotleigh Road

S124LZ

Grassdale View

S124RE

Silkstone Crescent

S124SQ

Wardlow Road

S124WL

Birley Moor Road

S123BR

Parkland Crescent

S123JR

Stoneley Dell

S124HW

Cotleigh Gardens

S124XN

Hopedale Road

S123DD

Jaunty Avenue

S123FL

Base Green Way

S123HB

Charnock Crescent

S123JN

Smithfield Road

S123JS

Stoneley Drive

S124HH

Spa View Way

S124HR

Cotleigh Close

S124PG

Weakland Drive

S124RB

Silkstone Crescent

S123AP

Thornbridge Way

S123AW

Birley Moor Place

S123FF

Base Green Drive

S124PN

Occupation Lane

S124PY

Parkside Mews

S124SA

Peakdale Crescent

S124UY

Fox Lane View

S124YA

Smalldale Road

S122DB

Birley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.