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Darnall

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About

Darnall is a residential area located in the east of Sheffield, bordering Attercliffe and Tinsley. It consists primarily of terraced housing and some modern developments, with a mix of local shops and community facilities along its main roads. The ward includes areas of open land and is situated close to the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal, which runs through its northern edge. Industrial heritage from its past remains visible in parts of the landscape.

The area is served by Darnall railway station, providing a direct link to Sheffield city centre. A notable local landmark is the Darnall Community Leisure Centre, which serves as a focal point for activities. The ward contains several places of worship reflecting its community, and the large Darnall Primary School is a central institution. Housing is largely affordable, making it a practical base for many working in the city's eastern districts.

Area overview

On average Darnall has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 255 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 38.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darnall is £39,657 per year. There are 8 schools in Darnall: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Darnall is home to around 22,283 people, with a population density of about 1,390.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
255
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darnall Population
22,283
Population density
1,390.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.58(+134%)
Shoplifting
56.46(+545%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.01(+264%)
Vehicle crime
29.08(+417%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.05(+226%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,073
31.75%
Pakistani
6,521
29.27%
Bangladeshi
2,302
10.33%
African
1,246
5.59%
Other White
1,043
4.68%
Total population: 22,280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
5,712
34.27%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,310
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
2,272
13.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,056
12.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,915
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 16,666

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,082
27.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,868
24.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,472
19.12%
Social rents from council
1,445
18.77%
Other social rented
589
7.65%
Total households: 7,698

Property prices in Darnall

Median price£146,000
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £171K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Darnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,126 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darnall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached58£167,750£198
Terraced59£133,000£160
Flats3£80,000£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darnall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£75,750£104,975£82,000
2017£200,000£69,000£105,000£85,000
2018£119,000£59,250£110,000£84,500
2019£130,000£66,000£116,000£96,750
2020£184,000£76,000£118,000£100,000
2021£162,500£74,000£126,000£113,000
2022£290,000£90,000£150,000£106,500
2023£158,750£83,000£150,000£119,000
2024£210,000£130,250£155,000£134,215
2025£190,000£88,500£165,000£129,750
2026£88,000£170,000£136,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darnall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£118£128£102
2017£166£131£135£104
2018£169£103£133£97
2019£178£102£144£105
2020£121£118£148£105
2021£321£119£166£131
2022£169£145£191£124
2023£185£141£193£140
2024£203£174£186£188
2025£201£164£199£149
2026£134£224£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darnall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darnall in the last year.

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Darnall ward.

Local councillors

Zahira Naz

Darnall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Darnall

Is Darnall safe?

Darnall records about 255 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Darnall?

The median sale price in Darnall is £146,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darnall?

Darnall has 6 primary schools (6 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Darnall?

Darnall scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darnall sits around rank 1,969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Darnall?

The average household income in Darnall is around £39,657 per year, and 38% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Darnall?

Darnall is represented by 1 elected councillor: Zahira Naz (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Darnall

S981SW

Brightside Lane

S95DH

York Road

S93RH

Vicarage Road

S92FU

Meadowhall Drive

S94AQ

Maple Grove

S93JA

Worthing Road

S605RT

Century View

S981SL

Brightside Lane

S951BS

Brightside Lane

S93AP

Myton Road

S95AU

Brindle Mews

S95DP

Coleridge Road

S94BN

Handsworth Crescent

S95PH

Coleford Road

S94BB

Clifton Lane

S94RL

Jeffcock Road

S93HH

Broad Oaks

S981SU

Brightside Lane

S94BL

Lound Road

S94DZ

Darnall Road

S93YH

Lawrence Street

S91HF

Alsing Road

S981EQ

Brightside Lane

S981RA

Brightside Lane

S981BY

Brightside Lane

S94JE

Halsall Drive

S95EF

Henson Street

S95PQ

Boden Place

S991AG

Darnall

S91UJ

Harrowden Road

S91XB

Park House Lane

S981UZ

Darnall

S981BJ

Brightside Lane

S981FD

Brightside Lane

S94JN

Cresswell Road

S91SP

Lifford Street

S92TX

Castor Road

S94JG

Pearce Road

S91TB

St Lawrence Glebe

S992AH

Darnall

S94EB

Bowden Wood Crescent

S92LU

Amberley Street

S92DD

Broughton Lane

S91UP

Plumper's Road

S94BR

Handsworth Crescent

S94PA

Olivers Mount

S981QH

Brightside Lane

S47YY

Sussex Street

S94GY

Greenwood Drive

S981FB

Brightside Lane

S47XF

Attercliffe Road

S981FQ

Brightside Lane

S94WW

Parkway Drive

S992AJ

Brightside Lane

S95AN

Darnall Road

S991AZ

Darnall

S94EJ

Bowden Wood Road

S981PA

Brightside Lane

S91WS

Ferrars Road

S95AQ

Crucible Way

S991AH

Darnall

S93WD

Burgess Road

S92SP

Brightside Lane

S95BJ

Basford Street

S981GZ

Darnall

S981GD

Darnall

S93DL

Watkin Close

S951DB

Darnall

S93TE

Titterton Street

S93AZ

Ribston Court

S981PH

Brightside Lane

S981RX

Darnall

S94RY

Balfour Road

S47YT

Effingham Road

S95GJ

Greenland Drive

S94JA

Halsall Avenue

S93FE

Ardmore Street

S93FX

Staniforth Road

S91XH

Europa View

S95BD

Darnall Drive

S95BA

Infield Lane

S986AB

Brightside Lane

S981AF

Brightside Lane

S981PY

Brightside Lane

S981TS

Darnall

S94AW

Wellington Place

S93HD

Staniforth Road

S94RE

Staniforth Road

S94GP

Mather Road

S91SQ

Raby Street

S94WF

Parkway Avenue

S981SR

Brightside Lane

S94HA

Greenwood Avenue

S93FU

Staniforth Road

S95BZ

Uttley Drive

S91WU

Ferrars Drive

S91SX

Dundas Road

S93RN

Attercliffe Road

S95AT

Rustic Court

S91UD

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