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Crabtree & Fir Vale

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About

Crabtree lies on the southern edge of Sheffield, bordering open countryside. It is a primarily residential neighbourhood characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. The area is served by several local shops and schools, with good transport links into the city centre. The nearby Norton Wood provides a green space with woodland walks.

Fir Vale is situated north-east of the city centre, near the Northern General Hospital. This area features a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It is a densely populated district with a range of independent shops and services along Barnsley Road. The area's close association with the large hospital complex is a defining aspect of its local economy and community.

Area overview

On average Crabtree & Fir Vale has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crabtree & Fir Vale is £38,324 per year. There are 1 schools in Crabtree & Fir Vale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crabtree & Fir Vale is home to around 9,253 people, with a population density of about 4,676.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crabtree & Fir Vale Population
9,253
Population density
4,676.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.47(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.18(+54%)
Public order
13.62(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.13(+31%)
Other theft
9.94(+49%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,550
38.37%
British
1,832
19.8%
African
722
7.8%
Arab
538
5.82%
Other White
513
5.55%
Total population: 9,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,219
32.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,692
24.95%
Level 3 (A level)
845
12.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
11.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 6,782

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
919
32.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
689
24.08%
Owns with a mortgage
560
19.57%
Social rents from council
353
12.34%
Other social rented
219
7.65%
Total households: 2,861

Property prices in Crabtree & Fir Vale

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £119,750 in Crabtree & Fir Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crabtree & Fir Vale 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 Crabtree & Fir Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£340,000
Flats2£72,500
Semi-Detached11£150,000
Terraced12£105,000

10 years median price trend in Crabtree & Fir Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crabtree & Fir Vale.

All postcodes in Crabtree & Fir Vale

S47AR

Osgathorpe Road

S47DH

Blayton Road

S47AH

Barnsley Road

S48FQ

Margate Drive

S57AF

Blyde Road

S48BF

Skinnerthorpe Road

S47FD

Carwood Green

S56UW

Cammell Road

S56UZ

Vickers Road

S56WE

Addison Road

S57BH

Norwood Drive

S56TE

Hucklow Road

S56UG

Ellerton Road

S56UL

Horndean Road

S57AG

Coningsby Road

S57BG

Norwood Close

S57AB

Barnsley Road

S47BN

Osgathorpe Drive

S47DL

Kirton Road

S56WU

Firth Park Road

S47SD

Carwood Road

S47SP

Sedan Street

S57AR

Herries Road

S57BJ

Crabtree Avenue

S57AS

Herries Road

S57AZ

Crabtree Drive

S47EX

Grimesthorpe Road

S57AE

Barnsley Road

S57BE

Norwood Road

S47AQ

Osgathorpe Road

S57AU

Herries Road

S56WL

Firth Park Road

S56UD

Wheldrake Road

S48FH

Margate Drive

S56UQ

Bolsover Road

S57BL

Crabtree Crescent

S48DT

Carlisle Street East

S47BG

Scott Road

S56WD

Granby Road

S48LA

Earl Marshal Road

S56UJ

Horndean Road

S47DE

Sturton Road

S47SN

Torbay Road

S56UY

Vickers Road

S57AY

Crabtree Lane

S47DN

Ellesmere Road North

S47FL

College Close

S56UN

Idsworth Road

S48DZ

Carlisle Road

S47FB

Carwood Close

S48LN

Petre Street

S47DQ

Ellesmere Road North

S47AZ

Abbeyfield Road

S56UF

Ellerton Road

S57AA

Barnsley Road

S47FE

Carwood Grove

S57AD

Barnsley Road

S57AL

Cannon Hall Road

S57AP

Goddard Hall Road

S47BD

Passhouses Road

S47EY

Carwood Road

S47FN

College Court

S47HL

Burngreave Bank

S57BA

Crabtree Road

S57BN

Crabtree Place

S47BB

Firshill Road

S48FN

Whiteways Close

S57BD

Norwood Road

S47DB

Gayton Road

S47AU

Abbeyfield Road

S47QX

Garter Street

S48BZ

Birchlands View

S47AS

Osgathorpe Road

S56UH

Mortlake Road

S47BJ

Scott Road

S47DD

Skipton Road

S47DG

Cawston Road

S47DR

Firshill Crescent

S47EW

Grimesthorpe Road

S48LU

Petre Street

S56UU

Cammell Road

S57BP

Norwood Road

S47AW

Abbeyfield Road

S48LE

Grimesthorpe Road

S47BA

Holtwood Road

S56US

Bolsover Road

S56WB

Vickers Road

S47AY

Abbeyfield Road

S47DF

Sturton Road

S47HH

Catherine Road

S48BX

Birchlands Drive

S48LB

Earl Marshal Road

S56UA

Barnsley Road

S57AH

Firvale Road

S47AD

Barnsley Road

S47DA

Pexton Road

S56UE

Wheldrake Road

S57AJ

Firvale Place

S57BB

Crabtree Road

S47BF

De La Salle Drive

Data Sources

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