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About

Meersbrook is a residential suburb situated on a south-facing slope approximately two miles from Sheffield city centre. The area is characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which lines streets that follow the contours of the hill. Meersbrook Park forms a significant green space at its heart, offering expansive views across the city from its upper paths. Local amenities are concentrated along Chesterfield Road and Abbeydale Road, providing everyday shops and services.

The area is notably defined by the presence of the Bishops' House, a rare surviving timber-framed manor house from the 1500s, which sits within the park. This historical landmark contrasts with the generally 19th-century architecture of the surrounding streets. Meersbrook's elevated position and the park's layout create a distinct sense of separation from the more densely built-up areas nearby, contributing to a quieter, neighbourhood atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Meersbrook has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Meersbrook is £56,945 per year. There are 3 schools in Meersbrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Meersbrook is home to around 7,362 people, with a population density of about 5,268 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meersbrook Population
7,362
Population density
5,268 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.84(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.35(+7%)
Vehicle crime
6.93(+23%)
Public order
5.03(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,923
80.41%
Other White
314
4.26%
Pakistani
306
4.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
124
1.68%
Caribbean
97
1.32%
Total population: 7,366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,098
51.22%
Level 3 (A level)
896
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
648
10.71%
No qualifications
632
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
424
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,049

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,276
38.89%
Owns outright
1,030
31.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
771
23.5%
Other social rented
87
2.65%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.5%
Total households: 3,281

Property prices in Meersbrook

Median price£243,750
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £289K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 (about £261 per square foot) in Meersbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meersbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£350,000£370
Semi-Detached33£270,000£296
Terraced58£232,250£258
Flats9£140,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meersbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meersbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£105,000£193,525£145,000
2017£198,500£105,000£209,750£152,000
2018£345,000£107,000£215,000£163,000
2019£320,000£135,000£215,000£165,000
2020£235,000£123,000£210,000£165,000
2021£257,141£137,500£235,000£200,000
2022£372,500£120,000£245,000£222,000
2023£360,500£137,500£270,000£222,000
2024£352,000£130,000£295,000£230,000
2025£252,500£125,000£295,000£230,650
2026£155,000£260,000£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meersbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meersbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£161£163£160
2017£223£186£218£175
2018£167£194£204£181
2019£244£198£215£188
2020£264£216£214£189
2021£266£206£264£218
2022£314£253£285£251
2023£311£247£279£240
2024£289£244£315£245
2025£223£195£295£259
2026£234£296£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meersbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Meersbrook 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.

Frequently asked questions about Meersbrook

Is Meersbrook safe?

Meersbrook records about 46 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 Meersbrook?

The median sale price in Meersbrook is £243,750 (about £261 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Meersbrook?

Meersbrook has 3 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Meersbrook?

Meersbrook scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Meersbrook sits around rank 18,083 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 Meersbrook?

The average household income in Meersbrook is around £56,945 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Meersbrook

S89EN

Derbyshire Lane

S89BA

Norton Lees Lane

S80PG

Woodseats Road

S89BW

Norton Lees Road

S82LJ

Woodseats Road

S89QW

Albert Road

S82LT

Woodseats Road

S89FP

Meersbrook Park Road

S89QJ

Brooklyn Place

S80XN

Broadfield Close

S89EG

Millmount Road

S89FE

Burcot Road

S89BP

Lees House Court

S80PH

Woodseats Road

S80XF

Broadfield Court

S89BH

Warminster Close

S89QT

Albert Road

S80UH

Little London Road

S82ET

Woodseats Road

S89EQ

Derbyshire Lane

S89GA

Valley Road

S89HL

Argyle Close

S89FY

Valley Road

S89BG

Angerford Avenue

S89BQ

Lees Nook

S89EB

Meersbrook Avenue

S89BZ

Norton Lees Road

S89BR

Beverleys Road

S89QD

Rushdale Road

S89BB

Norton Lees Glade

S89TE

Thirlwell Road

S89QN

Molloy Street

S89HB

Upper Valley Road

S82NW

Graves Park

S89DF

Cockayne Place

S89DB

Welby Place

S89DL

Cliffefield Road

S89TB

Barton Road

S89RE

Ruskin Square

S89QX

Albert Road

S89BE

Norton Lees Lane

S80PL

Woodseats Road

S89RL

Kent Road

S89BS

Cliffefield Road

S80RG

Heeley Retail Park

S89HJ

Argyle Road

S89EE

Woodbank Crescent

S89RF

Shirebrook Road

S80RW

Chesterfield Road

S80NZ

Dinnington Road

S89BN

Warminster Road

S89RG

Shirebrook Road

S89QE

Rushdale Road

S89HG

Argyle Road

S89QF

Rushdale Avenue

S89HD

Upper Valley Road

S89FT

Valley Road

S80PA

Athol Road

S80RZ

Chesterfield Road

S89TF

Thirlwell Road

S89EA

Newsham Road

S80RS

Chesterfield Road

S89SY

Gregory Road

S80RT

Chesterfield Road

S24HT

London Road

S89RA

Albert Road

S89EF

Woodbank Crescent

S89HQ

Bishops Close

S89FN

Meersbrook Park Road

S89FH

Brook Road

S82FY

Woodseats Road

S89TP

Artisan View

S89HF

Cyprus Road

S89BJ

Warminster Road

S89BU

Crawford Road

S89QH

Rushdale Terrace

S89UB

Oak Street

S80NT

Smithy Wood Crescent

S89QQ

Bradbury Street

S89HE

Upper Valley Road

S89HH

Argyle Road

S89DG

Cockayne Place

S89SX

Nicholson Road

S89QA

Rushdale Road

S82NQ

Woodseats Road

S82NF

Graves Park

S89SW

Nicholson Road

S24HL

London Road

S82GU

Graves Park

S80NW

Smithywood Road

S89TH

Albert Road

S89DJ

Cliffefield Road

S89RD

Albert Road

S80UJ

Little London Road

S89HR

Upper Albert Road

S89ED

Meersbrook Avenue

S89QS

Canterbury Road

S89FG

Burcot Road

S89FA

Binfield Road

S24HQ

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