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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. 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 10 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

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £129,250 in Burngreave area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burngreave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£327,500£2,161
Flats12£70,500£1,429
Semi-Detached45£155,000£2,071
Terraced55£115,000£1,200

10 years median price trend in Burngreave

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

All postcodes in Burngreave

S57AJ

Firvale Place

S47DX

Firshill Glade

S58WG

Longley Avenue West

S56UH

Mortlake Road

S47AB

Barnsley Road

S47JR

Ditchingham Street

S39QP

Verdon Street

S57JW

Busk Meadow

S56WA

Vickers Road

S47PS

Sutherland Road

S39PR

Rutland Road

S47QB

Harleston Street

S48EH

Cyclops Street

S48BF

Skinnerthorpe Road

S47SS

Canada Street

S47DD

Skipton Road

S57AX

Herries Road

S47LS

Earsham Street

S39GZ

Gray Street

S47LJ

Carlisle Street

S56UP

Idsworth Road

S47QQ

Atlas Way

S39AG

Strutt Road

S39JA

Rock Street

S48GE

Owler Lane

S48BU

Downgate Drive

S47BJ

Scott Road

S47AX

Abbeyfield Road

S39HH

Nottingham Street

S39SA

Douglas Road

S56WF

Addison Road

S47EU

Grimesthorpe Road

S58WP

Musgrave Road

S47BL

Firshill Close

S47EF

Earldom Street

S48JE

Robey Street

S56WT

Firth Park Road

S48EN

Grimesthorpe Road

S47UD

Savile Street

S39AU

Pitsmoor Road

S57HF

Herries Road

S48LU

Petre Street

S56UX

Lindley Road

S47SD

Carwood Road

S47EG

Earldom Road

S48HP

Wensley Street

S48FB

Earl Marshal Road

S48GB

Owler Lane

S47BB

Firshill Road

S56TG

Vickers Drive

S57DE

Fairbank Road

S39EF

Andover Street

S58XL

Shirecliffe Road

S56UZ

Vickers Road

S56UA

Barnsley Road

S56UU

Cammell Road

S48EU

Whiteways Road

S47FG

Lucas Street

S47SF

Carwood Road

S39HD

Fox Street

S48HY

Dunmow Road

S39DR

Catherine Street

S47DN

Ellesmere Road North

S39AH

Shirley Road

S48BS

Burngreave

S39JD

Rock Street

S58XJ

Longley Avenue West

S48LB

Earl Marshal Road

S48LE

Grimesthorpe Road

S39LF

Spital Lane

S58WU

Miles Close

S48FN

Whiteways Close

S39EG

Andover Street

S39BD

Tollgate Court

S39JF

Rock Street

S39HN

Christ Church Road

S57DH

Edensor Road

S48JG

Robey Street

S39AY

Pitsmoor Road

S56UW

Cammell Road

S47AN

Osgathorpe Crescent

S58WE

Longley Avenue West

S39QB

Denholme Close

S39AB

Cookswood Road

S48FP

Woodspring Court

S47QE

Atlas Street

S48LT

Fieldhouse Way

S39QH

Rugby Street

S58WF

Longley Avenue West

S58XY

Batworth Road

S56WL

Firth Park Road

S48HD

Hinde House Lane

S48EZ

Upwell Hill

S56UJ

Horndean Road

S56US

Bolsover Road

S57AS

Herries Road

S57JP

Busk Knoll

S48GF

Owler Lane

S47EP

Lyons Close

S48GN

Rushby Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.