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About

The City ward forms the commercial and administrative core of Sheffield. The area is dominated by the Town Hall, the Moor market, and the main shopping districts along Fargate and The Moor. It functions as the primary destination for retail, business, and civic services, with a weekday population that swells with commuters and visitors. The architecture is a mix of Victorian civic buildings and modern commercial developments, reflecting the city's long history as an industrial and trading centre.

Within the ward lies the Peace Gardens, a formal civic square with fountains and stonework that serves as a popular public gathering space. The area transitions in character from the busy retail streets to quieter legal and administrative quarters near the law courts. It is a transport hub, centred around Sheffield station, connecting the city centre to the wider region and beyond.

Area overview

On average City has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 420 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in City is £50,442 per year. There are 2 schools in City: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). City is home to around 21,484 people, with a population density of about 6,612.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
420
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

City Population
21,484
Population density
6,612.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
159.98(+262%)
Anti-social behaviour
93.93(+557%)
Shoplifting
71.4(+715%)
Public order
55.86(+533%)
Other theft
36.77(+453%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,709
49.85%
Chinese
2,993
13.93%
Other White
1,757
8.18%
African
1,138
5.3%
Indian
1,050
4.89%
Total population: 21,484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,742
47.25%
Level 3 (A level)
7,612
36.92%
No qualifications
1,069
5.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
985
4.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
493
2.39%
Total 16+ residents: 20,616

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,790
69.44%
Owns with a mortgage
679
9.84%
Other social rented
521
7.55%
Owns outright
459
6.65%
Social rents from council
253
3.67%
Total households: 6,898

Property prices in City

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £168K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£170,000£172
Semi-Detached2£153,250£215
Detached1£140,000£135
Flats129£121,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£94,000£127,500
2017£120,000£136,250
2018£120,000£148,250
2019£101,750£149,750
2020£92,750£160,000
2021£120,412£191,500
2022£128,402£187,000
2023£140,300£270,000
2024£140,650£173,000
2025£133,000£186,500
2026£110,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£211£163
2017£228£168
2018£226£178
2019£224£162
2020£277£188
2021£265£213
2022£281£207
2023£259£224
2024£273£221
2025£224£197
2026£210£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for City ward.

Local councillors

Maia Salman-Lord

City - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about City

Is City safe?

City records about 420 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in City?

The median sale price in City is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in City?

City has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is City?

City scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in City sits around rank 12,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in City?

The average household income in City is around £50,442 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for City?

City is represented by 1 elected councillor: Maia Salman-Lord (Green Party).

All postcodesin City

S38BT

Percy Street

S12HJ

Pinstone Street

S12UJ

Pond Street

S14GJ

Wellington Street

S38GY

City

S14TP

Matilda Street

S24FB

Shoreham Street

S29JD

Pond Street

S14AD

Bailey Street

S102AJ

City

S14FD

West Street

S29GA

Pond Street

S12BS

Brown Street

S12HH

City

S63AR

Cornish Street

S24SW

John Street

S14RY

Hollis Croft

S12FA

Queen Street

S38BB

Green Lane

S14RB

Eyre Lane

S37SH

Cavendish Street

S38DY

Dun Street

S14FB

Garden Street

S19HF

Pond Street

S14QG

Matilda Street

S37QY

Gell Street

S37AG

Copper Street

S38LT

Castle Street

S13FG

Eyre Street

S14GN

Division Street

S38EA

City

S12FR

Queen Street

S12AR

Shude Hill

S47YE

Cutlers Gate

S38HT

Wicker

S47EQ

City

S19SN

Pinstone Street

S37AA

Lambert Street

S24BE

St Marys Road

S24RH

Bramall Lane

S24AD

Fornham Street

S12AW

Haymarket

S38BX

Burton Road

S12GA

High Street

S14PT

Cumberland Street

S12DJ

Figtree Lane

S38BU

Cornish Street

S92XD

Pond Street

S37BT

City

S14NL

Holland Street

S37SD

Broomhall Street

S37SR

Cavendish Street

S19ZW

Pinstone Street

S38AF

Lancaster Street

S12DY

Lee Croft

S38JY

North Bank

S12BF

Paternoster Row

S14NE

Hollis Croft

S12EU

St James Row

S38SQ

Acorn Street

S12BA

Esperanto Place

S14NU

Hollis Croft

S14RN

Sylvester Street

S12GQ

West Street

S12EN

St Peters Close

S12FW

Queen Street

S12LP

Cadman Lane

S14XJ

City

S14DD

Pitt Street

S12PN

Arundel Gate

S14UA

West Street

S37SL

Cavendish Street

S37WB

Headford Street

S47TL

Cutlers Gate

S14BX

Solly Street

S38BF

Eagle Lane

S12PU

Church Street

S14GU

Wellington Street

S12DA

West Bar Green

S12FB

Orchard Square

S38HN

Stanley Street

S38BS

Horseman Lane

S12AX

Haymarket

S29LB

City

S25TR

Exchange Street

S37TA

Allen Street

S14QT

Arundel Street

S14UB

West Street

S14FE

Garden Street

S12FD

Hartshead Square

S24AH

St Marys Road

S37AH

Furnace Hill

S14JR

Fitzwilliam Street

S14AE

Portobello

S38BL

Hicks Street

S24SY

Cherry Street South

S12EE

Townhead Street

S19TD

Pinstone Street

S63AA

Cornish Street

S39GN

Pond Street