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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

S39LS

Brunswick Road

S47BJ

Scott Road

S47BS

Firshill Crescent

S47DD

Skipton Road

S47DG

Cawston Road

S47DR

Firshill Crescent

S47EW

Grimesthorpe Road

S47ST

Jamaica Street

S47UQ

Savile Street East

S48FA

Earl Marshal Road

S48GT

Page Hall Road

S48GX

Hinde House Lane

S48GY

Hinde House Lane

S48HE

Hinde House Crescent

S48JG

Robey Street

S48JJ

Popple Street

S48LU

Petre Street

S56UU

Cammell Road

S57BP

Norwood Road

S57DF

Bishopsholme Road

S58XQ

Standish Avenue

S58XR

Standish Close

S39JR

Lopham Street

S39DF

Burngreave Road

S39LR

Brunswick Road

S47BQ

Firshill Croft

S47DT

Firshill Crescent

S47LF

Spital Hill

S57AX

Herries Road

S57DB

Fairbank Road

S57AW

Boynton Road

S57AT

Burngreave

S47AW

Abbeyfield Road

S47GY

Bressingham Road

S47HE

Grimesthorpe Road

S48DY

Hunsley Street

S48GD

Owler Lane

S48LE

Grimesthorpe Road

S48LL

Petre Street

S57DQ

Musgrave Crescent

S57DR

Musgrave Crescent

S57JQ

Burrows Drive

S58WA

Longley Avenue West

S39BF

Roe Lane

S57BQ

Burngreave

S39EF

Andover Street

S39DL

Burngreave Road

S39JD

Rock Street

S47AY

Abbeyfield Road

S47BA

Holtwood Road

S47DF

Sturton Road

S47HG

Catherine Road

S47HH

Catherine Road

S47PS

Sutherland Road

S47PZ

Petre Drive

S48BX

Birchlands Drive

S48FJ

Whiteways Road

S48LB

Earl Marshal Road

S56UA

Barnsley Road

S56US

Bolsover Road

S56WB

Vickers Road

S56WJ

Vivian Road

S57AH

Firvale Road

S47QD

Forncett Street

S39LN

Brunswick Road

S39BD

Tollgate Court

S47AD

Barnsley Road

S47DA

Pexton Road

S47DX

Firshill Glade

S47QE

Atlas Street

S48AH

Upwell Street

S48ET

Whiteways Drive

S48GB

Owler Lane

S48HA

Hinde House Lane

S56WH

Hamilton Road

S39PJ

Rutland Road

S48JF

Robey Street

S56UE

Wheldrake Road

S57AJ

Firvale Place

S57BB

Crabtree Road

S57DN

Norwood Avenue

S57HN

Boynton Road

S58WE

Longley Avenue West

S58WQ

Musgrave Road

S58XH

Shirecliffe Road

S39GT

Nottingham Cliff

S39HZ

Denholme Close

S48EL

Grimesthorpe Road

S47WA

Greystock Street

S39QB

Denholme Close

S39HN

Christ Church Road

S47AN

Osgathorpe Crescent

S47BE

Scott Road

S47BU

Firshill Gardens

S47EG

Earldom Road

S47SZ

Carwood Road

S48BT

Downgate Drive

S48HR

Wensley Street

S48JA

Lloyd Street

S56UP

Idsworth Road

Data Sources

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