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About

Gleadless is a residential district situated on the southeast side of Sheffield. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of low-rise flats and terraced homes. It is divided into several distinct neighbourhoods, including Gleadless Valley and Heeley Green, each with its own local shops and community facilities.

The landscape is characterised by its sloping terrain and numerous green spaces, such as Gleadless Common. A notable network of elevated pedestrian walkways, known as the "decks," connects various parts of the housing estate, providing separate routes from the roads below.

Area overview

On average Gleadless has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gleadless is £46,884 per year. There are 1 schools in Gleadless: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gleadless is home to around 6,287 people, with a population density of about 5,028.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gleadless Population
6,287
Population density
5,028.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
48.19(+458%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.36(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.5(+27%)
Public order
7.48(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,334
84.86%
African
212
3.37%
Other White
174
2.77%
Other
105
1.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
92
1.46%
Total population: 6,286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,266
24.54%
No qualifications
1,200
23.26%
Level 3 (A level)
855
16.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
721
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
547
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 5,159

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,154
41.1%
Owns with a mortgage
862
30.7%
Social rents from council
431
15.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
269
9.58%
Other social rented
49
1.75%
Total households: 2,808

Property prices in Gleadless

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Gleadless area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gleadless 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 Gleadless over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£298,500
Flats10£129,000
Semi-Detached26£209,500
Terraced9£205,000

10 years median price trend in Gleadless

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gleadless.

All postcodes in Gleadless

S122LE

Herdings View

S122JL

Seagrave Crescent

S122NE

Crispin Drive

S141SQ

Leighton Road

S122GQ

Ridgehill Avenue

S122JU

Crossland Place

S122WA

Leadbeater Drive

S141QS

Fleury Place

S141RN

Spring Close Court

S122QQ

Bartle Road

S122TS

Durlstone Crescent

S122GN

Ridgehill Avenue

S122LT

Herdings Court

S122NF

Crispin Gardens

S122GJ

Ridgehill Grove

S122HD

Crossland Drive

S122JN

Seagrave Crescent

S122NS

Hollinsend Road

S122NL

Hollinsend Road

S122TB

Ridgeway Crescent

S122LU

Kirkby Avenue

S122QD

Gleadless Road

S122TR

Durlstone Close

S122UW

Gleadless Rise

S122JX

Ridgeway Road

S122NQ

Kirkby View

Data Sources

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