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Broomhill and Sharrow Vale

About

Broomhill and Sharrow Vale is a residential area in Sheffield's southwest, centred on the busy crossroads of Fulwood Road and Glossop Road. The ward is dominated by student accommodation and large Victorian villas, housing a significant population from the nearby university. Its commercial spine runs along these roads, featuring a mix of independent shops, cafes, and essential services catering to the local community and academic population.

The area extends eastward into the tighter streets of Sharrow Vale, where smaller terraced houses lead toward Ecclesall Road. A notable feature is the presence of antique and second-hand bookshops nestled among the more everyday retailers. The general atmosphere is one of a busy, scholarly neighbourhood, with its rhythm closely tied to the university calendar and the daily movement of residents along its main thoroughfares.

Area overview

On average Broomhill and Sharrow Vale has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale is £56,986 per year. There are 5 schools in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Broomhill and Sharrow Vale is home to around 21,927 people, with a population density of about 7,088.5 per km².

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

133

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Population

21,927

Population density

7,088.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

49.85(+13%)

Shoplifting

39.4(+350%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.55(+100%)

Vehicle crime

15.96(+183%)

Public order

13.86(+57%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

15,583

71.07%

Other White

1,242

5.66%

African

926

4.22%

Indian

567

2.59%

Arab

456

2.08%

Total population: 21,925

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

8,713

43.9%

Level 3 (A level)

7,759

39.09%

No qualifications

1,243

6.26%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,017

5.12%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

580

2.92%

Total 16+ residents: 19,847

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

3,783

46.89%

Owns outright

1,508

18.69%

Owns with a mortgage

1,309

16.23%

Other social rented

747

9.26%

Social rents from council

499

6.19%

Total households: 8,067

Property prices in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale

Median price£324,000

Price per sq ft£299

Sales (last 12 months)174

Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £423K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £324,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	29	£488,000	£332	£194,932	£338,140	£706,999	£826,000
Detached	11	£445,000	£307	£225,000	£352,500	£631,330	£830,000
Terraced	97	£320,000	£288	£190,000	£252,200	£397,000	£580,000
Flats	37	£197,160	£299	£99,000	£150,000	£280,000	£411,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£330,000	£189,998	£374,995	£204,000
2017	£451,748	£184,998	£390,000	£225,113
2018	£575,000	£167,000	£369,000	£242,750
2019	£502,000	£150,000	£382,500	£245,000
2020	£425,000	£155,000	£451,000	£252,500
2021	£500,000	£162,500	£480,000	£273,000
2022	£400,000	£325,000	£520,000	£314,125
2023	£887,500	£347,500	£411,800	£265,450
2024	£599,950	£230,000	£409,000	£317,250
2025	£575,000	£203,580	£488,000	£311,500
2026	£617,660	£182,000	£407,500	£325,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£249	£251	£250	£205
2017	£305	£283	£268	£219
2018	£264	£262	£221	£230
2019	£280	£238	£257	£236
2020	£263	£226	£264	£234
2021	£277	£239	£291	£258
2022	£332	£355	£315	£283
2023	£446	£388	£332	£288
2024	£337	£301	£295	£283
2025	£334	£278	£324	£286
2026	£240	£271	£392	£298

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward.

Local councillors

Maleiki Haybe

Broomhill & Sharrow Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party