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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.