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About

Handsworth South is a residential suburb located approximately three miles southeast of Sheffield city centre. The area is characterised by its mixture of housing, from interwar semis-detached homes to more modern developments. Local amenities are centred along Handsworth Road, which provides essential shops, services, and several pubs, serving the day-to-day needs of the community.

The area is bordered by several large green spaces, including Handsworth Recreation Ground. A notable local landmark is St. Mary's Church, with its distinctive spire visible across the rooftops. The district maintains a practical, settled atmosphere, with good transport links via the main road network facilitating access to the wider city.

Area overview

On average Handsworth South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £45,167 per year. There are 3 schools in Handsworth South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Handsworth South is home to around 6,281 people, with a population density of about 3,024.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handsworth South Population
6,281
Population density
3,024.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.23(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.74(+43%)
Vehicle crime
10.51(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.64(-10%)
Shoplifting
7.48(-13%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,282
84.11%
Pakistani
237
3.77%
Bangladeshi
144
2.29%
Other White
101
1.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
84
1.34%
Total population: 6,280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,187
23.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,170
22.99%
Level 3 (A level)
927
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
577
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 5,089

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
999
36.77%
Owns with a mortgage
838
30.84%
Other social rented
349
12.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
8.72%
Social rents from council
231
8.5%
Total households: 2,717

Property prices in Handsworth South

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Handsworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth South 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 Handsworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£305,000
Flats5£110,000
Semi-Detached34£202,500
Terraced4£166,000

10 years median price trend in Handsworth South

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

All postcodes in Handsworth South

S139HN

Ballifield Avenue

S94EP

Clifton Lane

S139BZ

Handsworth Road

S139HQ

Ballifield Crescent

S138BN

Richmond Park Grove

S138TE

Richmond Road

S138TX

Bramley Hall Road

S138UB

Sundown Place

S138JB

Athelstan Road

S138UE

Sundown Road

S139LE

Retford Road

Data Sources

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