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Crabtree & Fir Vale

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crabtree & Fir Vale Population

9,253

Population density

4,676.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£340,000	£1,786	£145,000	£325,000	£350,000	£450,000
Flats	8	£70,500	£1,622	£63,150	£69,750	£75,000	£176,431
Semi-Detached	11	£131,000	£1,857	£87,500	£115,000	£161,000	£277,500
Terraced	18	£118,820	£1,142	£48,350	£80,000	£127,500	£177,200

10 years median price trend in Crabtree & Fir Vale

Data Sources

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

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

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Crabtree & Fir Vale

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