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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 125 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
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
56.31(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.75(+45%)
Public order
14.48(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+27%)
Vehicle crime
9.73(+73%)
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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £119,750 in Crabtree & Fir Vale 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 Crabtree & Fir Vale 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 Crabtree & Fir Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£340,000£1,786
Flats8£70,500£1,622
Semi-Detached11£131,000£1,857
Terraced18£118,820£1,142

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

S57BG

Norwood Close

S47DR

Firshill Crescent

S47HH

Catherine Road

S57AN

Hampton Road

S56UQ

Bolsover Road

S57BD

Norwood Road

S47SD

Carwood Road

S47BB

Firshill Road

S47DP

Ellesmere Road North

S57AR

Herries Road

S56UW

Cammell Road

S47AJ

Devon Road

S57BJ

Crabtree Avenue

S48FN

Whiteways Close

S47DH

Blayton Road

S47BD

Passhouses Road

S48DZ

Carlisle Road

S47FL

College Close

S47AS

Osgathorpe Road

S48LB

Earl Marshal Road

S57AF

Blyde Road

S48FQ

Margate Drive

S47FB

Carwood Close

S47AR

Osgathorpe Road

S48LJ

Petre Street

S57BB

Crabtree Road

S57AY

Crabtree Lane

S47DF

Sturton Road

S48FH

Margate Drive

S47AG

Barnsley Road

S56WL

Firth Park Road

S56UG

Ellerton Road

S56WB

Vickers Road

S57BH

Norwood Drive

S47AW

Abbeyfield Road

S47SP

Sedan Street

S48LU

Petre Street

S56UD

Wheldrake Road

S47DN

Ellesmere Road North

S57AG

Coningsby Road

S56UY

Vickers Road

S57AB

Barnsley Road

S47EY

Carwood Road

S57BL

Crabtree Crescent

S57AH

Firvale Road

S47FN

College Court

S56UL

Horndean Road

S57AE

Barnsley Road

S47EX

Grimesthorpe Road

S47BA

Holtwood Road

S47DB

Gayton Road

S56UH

Mortlake Road

S56WD

Granby Road

S47AD

Barnsley Road

S56UP

Idsworth Road

S47AZ

Abbeyfield Road

S47DD

Skipton Road

S47DA

Pexton Road

S47FE

Carwood Grove

S56TE

Hucklow Road

S48LA

Earl Marshal Road

S47DL

Kirton Road

S57BP

Norwood Road

S57AJ

Firvale Place

S57AQ

Crabtree Close

S57AZ

Crabtree Drive

S57BA

Crabtree Road

S57BE

Norwood Road

S57AD

Barnsley Road

S47AN

Osgathorpe Crescent

S47QX

Garter Street

S48LE

Grimesthorpe Road

S47AP

Osgathorpe Drive

S56UZ

Vickers Road

S48FG

Margate Drive

S47DQ

Ellesmere Road North

S47BH

Scott Road

S39DN

Melrose Road

S47HJ

Catherine Road

S56UJ

Horndean Road

S57AP

Goddard Hall Road

S47DJ

Firshill Crescent

S56UE

Wheldrake Road

S56UF

Ellerton Road

S47DE

Sturton Road

S47BE

Scott Road

S47EA

Malton Street

S47EJ

Catherine Road

S56UB

Barnsley Road

S56UX

Lindley Road

S56WT

Firth Park Road

S48LN

Petre Street

S56UU

Cammell Road

S56UR

Bolsover Road

S47AU

Abbeyfield Road

S47HL

Burngreave Bank

S56WU

Firth Park Road

S47BF

De La Salle Drive

S47BG

Scott Road

S57AL

Cannon Hall Road

Data Sources

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