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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

S48HL

Wensley Close

S39DX

Brackley Street

S47JQ

Buckenham Street

S58WR

Musgrave Road

S39EL

Andover Street

S39PE

Woodfold

S56UD

Wheldrake Road

S57DP

Musgrave Drive

S47JB

Ellesmere Road

S39AT

Pitsmoor Road

S47AA

Firshill Avenue

S39GY

Gray Street

S39QJ

Brunswick Road

S39LS

Brunswick Road

S47EL

Lyons Road

S58XP

Shirecliffe Road

S47JX

Kirk Street

S47DB

Gayton Road

S47AD

Barnsley Road

S48LJ

Petre Street

S39AP

Pitsmoor Road

S39QX

Douglas Road

S47AR

Osgathorpe Road

S48FG

Margate Drive

S58WN

Crumpsall Road

S57JT

Herries Road

S39GX

Pilgrim Street

S58WX

Miles Road

S48DY

Hunsley Street

S39DB

Burngreave Road

S47JW

Gower Street

S47BT

Firshill Crescent

S47AY

Abbeyfield Road

S57DJ

Aldfield Way

S47FN

College Court

S57DN

Norwood Avenue

S39DL

Burngreave Road

S39EB

Kilton Hill

S48JB

Lloyd Street

S57BJ

Crabtree Avenue

S47BF

De La Salle Drive

S47QX

Garter Street

S47EA

Malton Street

S57DL

Norwood Avenue

S47QD

Forncett Street

S39DT

Cranworth Road

S48HX

Wade Street

S48HH

Hinde Street

S47DS

Firshill Crescent

S47LA

Sorby Street

S47AW

Abbeyfield Road

S58XA

Shirecliffe Road

S47BE

Scott Road

S48JP

Wensley Gardens

S47HJ

Catherine Road

S47EW

Grimesthorpe Road

S47JD

Ellesmere Road

S47WW

Attercliffe Road

S47EE

Ella Road

S48GT

Page Hall Road

S47HG

Catherine Road

S48HS

Willoughby Street

S47HD

Grimesthorpe Road

S48GD

Owler Lane

S57HE

Herries Road

S39JU

Kilton Place

S39HA

Fox Street

S47AQ

Osgathorpe Road

S47BP

Firshill Way

S47EN

Normanton Gardens

S47DU

Firshill Crescent

S47UT

Firth Drive

S47BN

Osgathorpe Drive

S48GL

Selby Road

S39DH

Burngreave Road

S39DN

Melrose Road

S56UQ

Bolsover Road

S57DB

Fairbank Road

S47AP

Osgathorpe Drive

S48JD

Lloyd Street

S39PH

Pye Bank Road

S47HE

Grimesthorpe Road

S48BX

Birchlands Drive

S48EX

Whiteways Road

S39DY

Somerset Street

S57JQ

Burrows Drive

S39QQ

Verdon Street

S58WJ

Crumpsall Road

S39HE

Fox Street

S39EP

Andover Street

S57BG

Norwood Close

S39HL

Nottingham Street

S58XX

Batworth Drive

S57AZ

Crabtree Drive

S48GS

Page Hall Road

Data Sources

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