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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 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
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
33.43(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.26(+35%)
Shoplifting
8.28(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(-7%)
Vehicle crime
7.8(+39%)
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

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £246K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Handsworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£305,000£285
Semi-Detached46£203,000£229
Terraced1£175,000£208
Flats5£110,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,000£88,000£124,000£114,250
2017£219,000£102,500£132,000£107,000
2018£177,500£100,000£142,500£125,000
2019£215,000£95,000£144,500£116,500
2020£200,000£80,000£150,000£129,175
2021£210,000£105,000£167,500£165,000
2022£297,500£127,000£188,000£168,500
2023£310,000£127,250£185,000£152,500
2024£210,000£113,000£185,000£167,000
2025£310,000£120,000£200,000£220,000
2026£300,000£97,000£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£198£137£123
2017£173£180£154£154
2018£225£175£147£169
2019£203£163£164£152
2020£216£147£185£152
2021£221£188£186£198
2022£282£207£212£209
2023£240£245£206£173
2024£239£237£210£198
2025£275£210£229£271
2026£359£216£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth South 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.