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About

Graves Park ward lies in the southern part of the city, centred around its expansive namesake green space. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different eras, including inter-war semis and more modern developments. The local economy is supported by several neighbourhood shopping parades along Chesterfield Road and Derbyshire Lane, providing essential services and independent businesses for the community.

The ward's defining feature is Graves Park itself, one of Sheffield's largest public parks. It encompasses woodland, formal gardens, and open fields, housing the city's last remaining working farm. This agricultural facility, with its livestock and paddocks, offers a distinct rural character within the urban boundary. The park's sports pitches, playgrounds, and the Norton Nurseries garden centre are key local amenities for recreation and leisure.

Area overview

On average Graves Park has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Graves Park is £52,103 per year. There are 4 schools in Graves Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Graves Park is home to around 17,052 people, with a population density of about 3,164 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Graves Park Population
17,052
Population density
3,164 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.38(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.63(+79%)
Shoplifting
20.76(+137%)
Public order
9.56(+8%)
Vehicle crime
8.44(+50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,886
87.3%
Other White
483
2.83%
Pakistani
352
2.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
191
1.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
140
0.82%
Total population: 17,052

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,818
40.91%
Level 3 (A level)
2,302
16.19%
No qualifications
1,991
14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,734
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,195
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 14,223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,025
39.58%
Owns with a mortgage
2,771
36.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,071
14.01%
Social rents from council
408
5.34%
Other social rented
197
2.58%
Total households: 7,643

Property prices in Graves Park

Median price£252,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)259
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £317K

Based on 259 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Graves Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Graves Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£450,000£352
Semi-Detached93£293,000£333
Terraced104£215,000£259
Flats31£152,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Graves Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graves Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£126,500£189,625£145,000
2017£285,000£108,000£196,000£145,000
2018£311,000£120,250£215,000£156,500
2019£325,000£130,000£227,000£156,250
2020£324,995£125,525£236,000£165,000
2021£420,000£136,250£252,500£179,500
2022£423,500£142,200£279,000£201,000
2023£365,250£153,675£278,250£207,750
2024£396,250£150,000£285,000£200,000
2025£390,000£149,000£280,000£217,000
2026£500,000£160,000£287,500£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graves Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graves Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£226£226£178
2017£247£188£222£179
2018£251£189£237£190
2019£254£191£248£195
2020£265£208£270£203
2021£310£224£274£214
2022£337£244£317£246
2023£311£248£308£258
2024£306£258£325£247
2025£348£249£321£258
2026£360£238£344£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graves Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Graves Park 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 Graves Park ward.

Local councillors

Tom Atkin-Withers

Graves Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Graves Park

Is Graves Park safe?

Graves Park records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Graves Park?

The median sale price in Graves Park is £252,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 259 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Graves Park?

Graves Park has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Graves Park?

Graves Park scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Graves Park sits around rank 22,395 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 Graves Park?

The average household income in Graves Park is around £52,103 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Graves Park?

Graves Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tom Atkin-Withers (Green Party).

All postcodesin Graves Park

S80JJ

Fraser Road

S82LP

Woodseats Road

S88JY

Norton Church Road

S88QG

Bingham Road

S80GY

Holmhirst Close

S80GQ

Mitchell Road

S80SL

Chesterfield Road

S88AE

Waterfall Close

S80NN

Cartmell Road

S80NG

Cartmell Crescent

S88PH

Mount View Road

S80SS

Chesterfield Road

S80PA

Athol Road

S88TE

Scarsdale Road

S88QJ

Helmton Road

S88RH

Abbey View Road

S80GS

Linburn Road

S89BE

Norton Lees Lane

S80DS

Graves Park

S80HF

Linscott Road

S80PN

Woodseats Road

S88GN

Norton Park Crescent

S80UA

Aukley Road

S89BP

Lees House Court

S88BP

Norton Green Close

S88PX

Brindley Close

S82ET

Woodseats Road

S88HJ

Little Norton Way

S82EP

Woodseats Road

S88QX

Abbey View Drive

S80NW

Smithywood Road

S88BL

School Lane

S80JZ

Archer Drive

S88TB

Hackthorn Road

S80GD

Camping Lane

S89NQ

Thorpe House Rise

S80JA

Fraser Close

S80NQ

Havercroft Road

S80HR

Periwood Drive

S88SE

Derbyshire Lane

S88BN

Cypress Avenue

S82NF

Graves Park

S88GS

Norton Park View

S89NS

Thorpe House Road

S80GT

Osmaston Road

S87UP

Meadowhead

S80GF

Bromwich Road

S80RD

Tadcaster Crescent

S80HL

Moorview Drive

S80PJ

Woodseats Road

S89ND

Hollythorpe Rise

S89BS

Cliffefield Road

S80JQ

Fraser Walk

S88JW

Bunting Nook

S80BA

Greenhill Road

S80TB

Acorn Business Park

S88AB

St James Court

S88GQ

Norton Park Road

S88RF

Abbey View Road

S80HE

Chatfield Road

S82FY

Woodseats Road

S88SS

Chessel Close

S88JH

Henley Avenue

S88GY

Norton Lane

S80HB

Holmhirst Drive

S89JL

Lees Hall Road

S88RT

Brindley Crescent

S88SZ

Aisthorpe Road

S82BR

Graves Park

S80LD

Archer Road

S80AJ

Linden Avenue

S89JP

Lees Hall Road

S89NL

Thorpe House Rise

S80LB

Archer Drive

S80GU

Holmhirst Road

S80JB

Fraser Crescent

S88GR

Norton Park Road

S80HG

Crosby Road

S80JN

Fraser Road

S80RY

Chesterfield Road

S88SJ

Mundella Place

S89NN

Thorpe House Rise

S88LR

St Ives Drive

S89NJ

Thorpe House Avenue

S80GR

Mitchell Road

S80BJ

Abbey Lane

S87UA

Meadowhead

S80GH

Booker Road

S80JY

Archer Mews

S80BL

Abbey Lane

S80PB

Norton Hammer Lane

S80GE

Florence Road

S80GG

Bromwich Road

S88PA

Ketton Avenue

S80PG

Woodseats Road

S80SB

Chesterfield Road

S88PL

Mount View Road

S89BU

Crawford Road

S88LY

Ferry Meadows

S80HY

Periwood Avenue