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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £52,148 per year. There are 6 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 3,164.0 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Graves Park Population

17,052

Population density

3,164 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 in Graves Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Graves Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	28	£149,000	£111,750	£125,000	£162,250	£198,250
Semi-Detached	101	£285,000	£186,000	£249,000	£325,000	£405,000
Terraced	101	£217,000	£150,000	£190,000	£250,000	£330,000
Detached	30	£382,166	£242,250	£351,500	£477,250	£642,350

10 years median price trend in Graves Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Graves Park

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