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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.

Data Sources

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