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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 169 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
169
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
74.76(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.8(+138%)
Public order
18.03(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.27(+92%)
Shoplifting
15.65(+81%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Burngreave area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 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
Detached9£325,000
Flats8£66,500
Semi-Detached29£150,000
Terraced43£115,000

10 years median price trend in Burngreave

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

All postcodes in Burngreave

S39PJ

Rutland Road

S39QB

Denholme Close

S48JF

Robey Street

S57BB

Crabtree Road

S58WE

Longley Avenue West

S39EA

Richmond Street

S39HN

Christ Church Road

S39QD

Neville Close

S47BF

De La Salle Drive

S47EG

Earldom Road

S47EJ

Catherine Road

S48JA

Lloyd Street

S57AQ

Crabtree Close

S47AN

Osgathorpe Crescent

S47BE

Scott Road

S47BU

Firshill Gardens

S47SZ

Carwood Road

S48HR

Wensley Street

S56UP

Idsworth Road

S58WR

Musgrave Road

S58XY

Batworth Road

S39DN

Melrose Road

S39HA

Fox Street

S47EL

Lyons Road

S56WQ

Firth Park Road

S57HB

Herries Road

S58WB

Longley Avenue West

S47AP

Osgathorpe Drive

S47DP

Ellesmere Road North

S48HF

Hinde House Crescent

S58WF

Longley Avenue West

S58XS

Standish Drive

S39PR

Rutland Road

S47BH

Scott Road

S47GA

Earldom Close

S56WP

Firth Park Road

S57AN

Hampton Road

S58TJ

Herries Road

S58XX

Batworth Drive

S39AS

Pitsmoor Road

S39DA

Burngreave Road

S47AG

Barnsley Road

S47EP

Lyons Close

S47FF

Carwood Way

S56WT

Firth Park Road

S39BG

Pitsmoor Road

S39JU

Kilton Place

S47DJ

Firshill Crescent

S47HJ

Catherine Road

S47SS

Canada Street

S47SU

Kingston Street

S47UD

Savile Street

S48AJ

Upwell Street

S48LD

Earl Marshal Road

S58XA

Shirecliffe Road

S39EH

Andover Street

S47AF

Barnsley Road

S47AL

Stair Road

S47FG

Lucas Street

S47JA

Ellesmere Road

S47SG

Burngreave

S48LJ

Petre Street

S56TG

Vickers Drive

S56UB

Barnsley Road

S93YE

Brightside Lane

S39LD

Spital Street

S39PA

Rutland Street

S47AJ

Devon Road

S47HQ

Grimesthorpe Road South

S48HQ

Wensley Street

S57DE

Fairbank Road

S57HP

Boynton Road

S39HE

Fox Street

S39LE

Spital Lane

S39PP

Rutland Road

S39QP

Verdon Street

S47EA

Malton Street

S47QN

Carlisle Street East

S48BW

Heathcote Street

S39DG

Burngreave Road

S39HB

Fox Street

S48FG

Margate Drive

S48GU

Page Hall Road

S56UR

Bolsover Road

S56UX

Lindley Road

S58XL

Shirecliffe Road

S58XT

Standish Road

S58XU

Standish Road

S39AL

Roe Lane

S47HD

Grimesthorpe Road

S47JN

Maxwell Street

S47LS

Earsham Street

S48EN

Grimesthorpe Road

S48EZ

Upwell Hill

S58WD

Longley Avenue West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.