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Cathedral & Kelham

About

The Cathedral & Kelham area lies at the heart of Sheffield's city centre, anchored by the medieval Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul. The immediate streets are a mix of retail and commercial buildings, with the Peace Gardens and Town Hall nearby. This zone forms the traditional civic and shopping core, transitioning directly into the Kelham Island neighbourhood.

Kelham Island itself is a former industrial district centred on the River Don, known for its converted warehouses and manufacturing buildings. The Kelham Island Museum, home to the massive River Don Engine, highlights the area's metalworking past. Its streets are now lined with independent breweries and eateries set within the old industrial architecture.

Area overview

On average Cathedral & Kelham has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathedral & Kelham is £59,831 per year. There are 1 schools in Cathedral & Kelham: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cathedral & Kelham is home to around 10,603 people, with a population density of about 9,246.4 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

286

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cathedral & Kelham Population

10,603

Population density

9,246.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

97.14(+120%)

Anti-social behaviour

68.66(+380%)

Public order

52.72(+497%)

Shoplifting

50.65(+478%)

Other theft

26.22(+294%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

4,254

40.13%

Chinese

2,009

18.95%

Other White

1,069

10.08%

African

611

5.76%

Indian

596

5.62%

Total population: 10,600

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

5,880

57.83%

Level 3 (A level)

2,586

25.44%

No qualifications

550

5.41%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

488

4.8%

Other

293

2.88%

Total 16+ residents: 10,167

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,779

68.53%

Owns with a mortgage

439

10.83%

Other social rented

341

8.41%

Owns outright

219

5.4%

Social rents from council

170

4.19%

Total households: 4,055

Property prices in Cathedral & Kelham

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £139,500 in Cathedral & Kelham area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Cathedral & Kelham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	80	£137,370	£57,375	£110,000	£170,000	£235,175
Terraced	3	£345,000	£140,700	£231,500	£392,500	£430,500

10 years median price trend in Cathedral & Kelham

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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