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Norton & Norton Lees

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About

Norton is a residential suburb situated in the south-east of Sheffield, bordering open countryside. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more recent developments, with local shops and services concentrated along Norton Lane. Norton Park provides a significant green space with sports facilities and woodland. The area is anchored by the historic Norton Parish Church, which stands on a site with Saxon origins, overlooking the surrounding neighbourhood.

Norton Lees lies directly to the north-west of Norton, forming a contiguous residential area. It features terraced housing and larger Victorian villas, particularly around the tree-lined streets near Meersbrook Park. The area is served by its own high street on Chesterfield Road, offering independent businesses and cafes. Its elevated position affords views across the city, and it is notably home to the Lees Hall area, characterised by its distinctive early 20th-century architectural style.

Area overview

On average Norton & Norton Lees has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton & Norton Lees is £51,248 per year. There are 4 schools in Norton & Norton Lees: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Norton & Norton Lees is home to around 9,092 people, with a population density of about 1,868.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton & Norton Lees Population
9,092
Population density
1,868.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.04(+103%)
Shoplifting
28.6(+226%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.16(-36%)
Public order
10.78(+22%)
Vehicle crime
7.7(+37%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,242
90.67%
Other White
146
1.61%
Pakistani
104
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
93
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
79
0.87%
Total population: 9,090

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,953
38.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,175
15.45%
No qualifications
1,167
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
12.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,603

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,884
46.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,374
33.93%
Social rents from council
270
6.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
6.27%
Other social rented
185
4.57%
Total households: 4,049

Property prices in Norton & Norton Lees

Median price£306,500
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £399K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £306,500 (about £332 per square foot) in Norton & Norton Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton & Norton Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£440,000£348
Semi-Detached66£291,500£333
Terraced15£201,000£272
Flats10£131,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton & Norton Lees

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton & Norton Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332,500£118,000£210,000£150,000
2017£274,995£105,000£211,000£140,050
2018£317,500£105,000£230,000£169,000
2019£325,000£100,000£230,000£207,500
2020£324,998£103,000£240,000£215,500
2021£402,475£122,500£265,000£184,000
2022£417,000£120,000£288,125£192,500
2023£377,200£115,000£290,000£235,000
2024£392,500£127,500£300,000£200,000
2025£401,500£122,500£293,000£205,000
2026£425,000£160,000£300,000£206,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton & Norton Lees.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton & Norton Lees.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£226£227£191
2017£246£181£228£186
2018£251£187£245£201
2019£255£168£259£233
2020£264£196£267£236
2021£312£228£288£244
2022£335£231£324£241
2023£337£227£318£274
2024£312£257£336£235
2025£355£246£321£271
2026£344£227£345£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton & Norton Lees.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton & Norton Lees 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.