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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, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£118,820

Price per sq ft£140

Sales (last 12 months)40

Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £158K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £118,820 (about £140 per square foot) in Crabtree & Fir Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crabtree & Fir Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£332,500	£172	£133,750	£268,750	£373,750	£454,750
Semi-Detached	11	£128,000	£165	£87,500	£107,500	£161,000	£277,500
Terraced	17	£119,500	£111	£47,800	£75,000	£130,000	£179,600
Flats	8	£70,500	£151	£63,150	£69,750	£75,000	£176,431

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crabtree & Fir Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crabtree & Fir Vale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£220,000	£71,500	£97,250	£67,500
2017	£145,000	£53,050	£155,000	£69,000
2018	£160,000	£55,500	£154,995	£69,500
2019	£218,500	£65,000	£100,000	£80,000
2020	£120,000	£66,850	£90,000	£65,000
2021	£200,000	£69,500	£136,500	£90,250
2022	£225,000	£65,000	£140,225	£108,500
2023	£167,500	£75,000	£175,000	£94,500
2024	£205,000	£52,500	£126,250	£115,000
2025	£340,000	£71,000	£150,000	£115,000
2026	—	£69,000	£128,000	£118,140

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crabtree & Fir Vale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£181	£117	£102	£71
2017	£167	£119	£137	£68
2018	£158	£111	£137	£70
2019	£123	£120	£109	£85
2020	£121	£130	£125	£75
2021	£224	£127	£141	£93
2022	£242	£109	£151	£99
2023	£139	£150	£176	£91
2024	£198	£104	£163	£122
2025	£166	£151	£173	£108
2026	—	£117	£179	£82

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.