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About

Burngreave is situated north of Sheffield city centre, characterised by its mix of residential streets and local commercial activity along main roads like Spital Hill and Burngreave Road. The area includes several parks and green spaces, such as Abbeyfield Park, which provide recreational space. The topography features noticeable slopes, with housing often arranged on hillsides offering views across the city. It is a densely populated residential ward with a variety of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern social housing developments.

The area has a notable history tied to Sheffield's industrial past, with some former factory buildings still present. A local landmark is the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, a long-standing community resource for children. Public transport links connect it to the centre and other northern suburbs. Community initiatives and local markets are active, reflecting the area's social character. Educational and faith institutions are well-established within the neighbourhood's fabric.

Area overview

On average Burngreave has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 35.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burngreave is £38,871 per year. There are 11 schools in Burngreave: 9 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Burngreave is home to around 27,288 people, with a population density of about 3,859.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burngreave Population
27,288
Population density
3,859.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.17(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.35(+133%)
Shoplifting
18.69(+113%)
Public order
18.14(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.55(+104%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,914
25.34%
Pakistani
6,907
25.31%
African
3,294
12.07%
Arab
2,116
7.75%
Other
1,461
5.35%
Total population: 27,286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
6,716
33.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
4,472
22.46%
Level 3 (A level)
2,405
12.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,383
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,255
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 19,907

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,570
27.18%
Owns outright
2,295
24.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,897
20.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,455
15.39%
Other social rented
875
9.25%
Total households: 9,457

Property prices in Burngreave

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£152
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £165K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Burngreave area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burngreave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£325,000£203
Semi-Detached45£155,000£192
Terraced55£119,500£116
Flats11£71,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burngreave

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burngreave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£63,000£103,750£65,000
2017£153,500£51,500£118,750£65,000
2018£180,000£55,000£104,000£70,500
2019£210,000£65,000£100,000£77,500
2020£150,000£66,850£91,750£73,000
2021£185,000£67,000£139,225£90,000
2022£225,000£65,000£130,000£97,000
2023£180,000£75,000£146,100£100,000
2024£205,000£70,000£140,000£105,000
2025£327,500£70,500£150,000£106,500
2026£173,000£69,000£157,500£118,140
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burngreave.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burngreave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£130£115£71
2017£146£119£127£68
2018£156£93£127£77
2019£181£120£129£86
2020£167£130£126£84
2021£198£107£147£97
2022£227£119£157£106
2023£179£123£172£103
2024£206£104£175£117
2025£204£127£176£112
2026£175£117£195£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burngreave.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burngreave 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 Burngreave ward.

Local councillors

Mustafa Ahmed

Burngreave - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Burngreave

Is Burngreave safe?

Burngreave records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Burngreave?

The median sale price in Burngreave is £130,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Burngreave?

Burngreave has 9 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 6 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Burngreave?

Burngreave scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Burngreave sits around rank 1,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Burngreave?

The average household income in Burngreave is around £38,871 per year, and 35% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Burngreave?

Burngreave is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mustafa Ahmed (Green Party).

All postcodesin Burngreave

S47LF

Spital Hill

S39AE

Shirecliffe Lane

S39JB

Rock Street

S47GY

Bressingham Road

S48JL

Popple Street

S48JJ

Popple Street

S48LA

Earl Marshal Road

S39GS

Pye Bank Road

S48HB

Hinde House Lane

S48GW

Page Hall Road

S57AG

Coningsby Road

S48FJ

Whiteways Road

S48DQ

Carlisle Road

S39DP

Coupe Road

S58XE

Shirecliffe Road

S48NB

Petre Street

S56UY

Vickers Road

S39PT

Rutland Road

S58XR

Standish Close

S47QS

Lyons Street

S48GR

Barretta Street

S39DF

Burngreave Road

S48LD

Earl Marshal Road

S56WB

Vickers Road

S48HR

Wensley Street

S47PD

East Earsham Street

S39DQ

Burngreave Street

S39AF

Shirecliffe Close

S48HN

Wensley Street

S56WP

Firth Park Road

S39AZ

Minna Road

S47AJ

Devon Road

S48DZ

Carlisle Road

S57AW

Boynton Road

S47DY

Oughton Way

S39AD

Shirecliffe Lane

S48JR

Hindewood Close

S48HF

Hinde House Crescent

S47BW

Firshill Rise

S47PZ

Petre Drive

S56UF

Ellerton Road

S56UL

Horndean Road

S47JA

Ellesmere Road

S47QG

Forncett Street

S47DL

Kirton Road

S58XQ

Standish Avenue

S58WH

Crumpsall Drive

S47DH

Blayton Road

S58WL

Crumpsall Road

S57AP

Goddard Hall Road

S47BH

Scott Road

S57BB

Crabtree Road

S39GU

Nottingham Cliff

S47HA

Gower Street

S47BS

Firshill Crescent

S48ET

Whiteways Drive

S56WU

Firth Park Road

S47DR

Firshill Crescent

S39QS

Rock Street

S56WR

Firth Park Road

S39GT

Nottingham Cliff

S47DQ

Ellesmere Road North

S58WB

Longley Avenue West

S47HL

Burngreave Bank

S56WX

Bolsover Road East

S48ES

Grimesthorpe Road

S57HB

Herries Road

S56UG

Ellerton Road

S58XT

Standish Road

S47AS

Osgathorpe Road

S48HU

Lauder Street

S47BR

Firshill Walk

S48GA

Owler Lane

S47PY

Cossey Road

S58XW

Batworth Drive

S47SZ

Carwood Road

S39EA

Richmond Street

S47LZ

Dorking Street

S39JX

Andover Street

S47FL

College Close

S57AH

Firvale Road

S48BW

Heathcote Street

S39PZ

Rutland Road

S39AS

Pitsmoor Road

S47BX

Firshill Crescent

S48LN

Petre Street

S57HJ

Boynton Road

S39LD

Spital Street

S57AL

Cannon Hall Road

S39LN

Brunswick Road

S56UB

Barnsley Road

S47ST

Jamaica Street

S39DG

Burngreave Road

S57AQ

Crabtree Close

S58XG

Shirecliffe Road

S58YD

Standish Gardens

S58XH

Shirecliffe Road

S47SU

Kingston Street

S39AJ

Roe Lane

S48FH

Margate Drive