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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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Burngreave area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burngreave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced44£117,250
Semi-Detached39£150,000
Flats10£70,500
Detached10£327,500

10 years median price trend in Burngreave

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

All postcodes in Burngreave

S57AE

Barnsley Road

S57BE

Norwood Road

S39QR

Brunswick Road

S39GS

Pye Bank Road

S39GX

Pilgrim Street

S39LF

Spital Lane

S39QH

Rugby Street

S48HY

Dunmow Road

S56UD

Wheldrake Road

S57DJ

Aldfield Way

S58XF

Shirecliffe Road

S58YB

Standish Bank

S58YE

High View

S57AU

Herries Road

S39EL

Andover Street

S47SF

Carwood Road

S47LZ

Dorking Street

S58WH

Crumpsall Drive

S39LB

Spital Street

S39PT

Rutland Road

S47JP

Maxwell Way

S48DX

Petre Street

S48FH

Margate Drive

S48FP

Woodspring Court

S48GW

Page Hall Road

S48LS

Hinde House Croft

S56UQ

Bolsover Road

S56WL

Firth Park Road

S57BL

Crabtree Crescent

S57HL

Boynton Road

S58YD

Standish Gardens

S39PH

Pye Bank Road

S39AE

Shirecliffe Lane

S39AY

Pitsmoor Road

S39BA

Burngrove Place

S39DH

Burngreave Road

S39GZ

Gray Street

S47BG

Scott Road

S48DT

Carlisle Street East

S48HJ

Hinde Street

S57DH

Edensor Road

S57DL

Norwood Avenue

S58XN

Shirecliffe Road

S39LQ

Brunswick Road

S47BP

Firshill Way

S47DE

Sturton Road

S47JS

Clun Street

S47PD

East Earsham Street

S47QG

Forncett Street

S47SN

Torbay Road

S48GS

Page Hall Road

S48LA

Earl Marshal Road

S56UJ

Horndean Road

S57JW

Busk Meadow

S58WS

Musgrave Road

S58XG

Shirecliffe Road

S47QF

East Earsham Street

S48LT

Fieldhouse Way

S48DE

Botham Street

S57JL

Busk Park

S39JN

Montfort Drive

S39QN

Verdon Street

S47GB

Earldom Drive

S47JD

Ellesmere Road

S48EW

Whiteways Road

S48JD

Lloyd Street

S56UY

Vickers Road

S57AY

Crabtree Lane

S57HH

Boynton Crescent

S58WN

Crumpsall Road

S47EF

Earldom Street

S39QX

Douglas Road

S48DZ

Carlisle Road

S39PF

Botsford Street

S39DS

Catherine Street

S39HG

Nottingham Street

S39PE

Woodfold

S39SA

Douglas Road

S47DN

Ellesmere Road North

S47DY

Oughton Way

S47FB

Carwood Close

S47FL

College Close

S47JY

Hallcar Street

S47QQ

Atlas Way

S48EX

Whiteways Road

S48GN

Rushby Street

S48HD

Hinde House Lane

S56UN

Idsworth Road

S56WA

Vickers Road

S57DA

Fairbank Road

S58WY

Miles Road

S57JT

Herries Road

S39AT

Pitsmoor Road

S39EG

Andover Street

S39GW

Rising Street

S39JS

Lopham Street

S39JT

Lopham Street

S47AZ

Abbeyfield Road

S47DQ

Ellesmere Road North

S47DU

Firshill Crescent

Data Sources

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