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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

S39EE

Andover Street

S39JR

Lopham Street

S39PP

Rutland Road

S39HJ

Nottingham Street

S56WG

Hamilton Road

S57DA

Fairbank Road

S47FD

Carwood Green

S57BE

Norwood Road

S48HW

Wade Street

S39DW

Brotherton Street

S47QN

Carlisle Street East

S39LT

Stockton Close

S58XU

Standish Road

S39AW

Pitsmoor Road

S48BT

Downgate Drive

S39DA

Burngreave Road

S58XD

Shirecliffe Road

S58WQ

Musgrave Road

S39GW

Rising Street

S57DF

Bishopsholme Road

S47GZ

Bressingham Road

S57BH

Norwood Drive

S39DE

Burngreave Road

S56UE

Wheldrake Road

S47BQ

Firshill Croft

S47HQ

Grimesthorpe Road South

S57BD

Norwood Road

S48LS

Hinde House Croft

S39JN

Montfort Drive

S58UN

Parkwood Road North

S48GZ

Hinde House Lane

S39QL

Verdon Street

S39BF

Roe Lane

S57DQ

Musgrave Crescent

S39SR

Wallace Road

S47LB

Sorby Street

S47LT

Buckenham Drive

S47DP

Ellesmere Road North

S58XS

Standish Drive

S57BL

Crabtree Crescent

S57DR

Musgrave Crescent

S47EJ

Catherine Road

S39QN

Verdon Street

S47DG

Cawston Road

S47DT

Firshill Crescent

S47DE

Sturton Road

S47AU

Abbeyfield Road

S39QY

Oakham Drive

S39QD

Neville Close

S47FJ

Malton Street

S57AN

Hampton Road

S39AL

Roe Lane

S39BB

Pinfold Lane

S57HP

Boynton Road

S58WS

Musgrave Road

S39AA

Cookswood Road

S57BA

Crabtree Road

S39HG

Nottingham Street

S58WA

Longley Avenue West

S57AD

Barnsley Road

S57DG

Edensor Road

S58WT

Musgrave Place

S47UR

President Way

S48JQ

Hinde House Lane

S47AL

Stair Road

S58YB

Standish Bank

S48JH

Popple Street

S47WA

Greystock Street

S39HB

Fox Street

S47BU

Firshill Gardens

S48JN

Wensley Croft

S57AY

Crabtree Lane

S39DU

Cranworth Place

S48BZ

Birchlands View

S47AG

Barnsley Road

S57AT

Burngreave

S48DT

Carlisle Street East

S48JF

Robey Street

S47WG

Princess Street

S58XB

Shirecliffe Road

S47AZ

Abbeyfield Road

S47FB

Carwood Close

S47JS

Clun Street

S47SG

Burngreave

S47SA

Carwood Road

S47DJ

Firshill Crescent

S39DD

Burngreave Road

S47FE

Carwood Grove

S39HF

Fox Hill

S39LW

Kilton Place

S56UN

Idsworth Road

S48AF

Hinde House Crescent

S47GB

Earldom Drive

S47BG

Scott Road

S47DA

Pexton Road

S48EL

Grimesthorpe Road

S39JS

Lopham Street

S57AU

Herries Road

S47DF

Sturton Road

S58XF

Shirecliffe Road

Data Sources

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