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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£251,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)285
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £320K

Based on 285 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 (about £286 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
Detached34£450,050£350
Semi-Detached109£287,000£332
Terraced112£210,000£258
Flats30£155,000£242

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£277,750£200,000
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