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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 76 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
76
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

Violence and sexual offences
38.01(-14%)
Shoplifting
35.47(+305%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.75(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.79(-9%)
Public order
6.36(-28%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Gleadless area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gleadless over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£315,000£2,819
Flats13£137,000£2,197
Semi-Detached34£209,500£2,621
Terraced7£230,000£2,091

10 years median price trend in Gleadless

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

All postcodes in Gleadless

S141RG

Spring Close Dell

S122QW

Ashfield Drive

S122TH

Corker Road

S122LN

Gleadless Mount

S122TZ

Greenacre Way

S122UR

Gleadless Common

S122SR

Ridgeway Road

S122UH

Leadbeater Road

S122JX

Ridgeway Road

S141QY

Fleury Road

S141RJ

Spring Close View

S122SY

Ridgeway Road

S122TD

Ridgeway Crescent

S123GG

Richmond

S122GG

Alnwick Road

S122LX

Kirkby Drive

S122NS

Hollinsend Road

S122GH

Alnwick Road

S122QB

Gleadless Road

S122QL

Gleadless Drive

S122QG

Gleadless Avenue

S122NH

Crispin Road

S122LW

Kirkby Drive

S122HD

Crossland Drive

S122WA

Leadbeater Drive

S122NR

Hollinsend Road

Data Sources

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