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About

Park and Arbourthorne is a residential ward located in the south-east of Sheffield. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar and post-war council estates, alongside more recent private developments. The terrain slopes noticeably, offering views across the city from its higher points. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with the expansive Norfolk Heritage Park providing a significant area of woodland and open grassland on its western boundary.

The ward is home to several schools and local community centres that serve its neighbourhoods. A notable local landmark is the Park Hill flats, a large and architecturally distinctive Grade II* listed housing complex that overlooks the city centre. Transport links include major roads like City Road and the Sheffield Parkway, connecting the area to the wider region. The overall landscape is urban in nature, with a practical and functional character shaped by its 20th-century development.

Area overview

On average Park and Arbourthorne has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 37.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Park and Arbourthorne is £38,393 per year. There are 4 schools in Park and Arbourthorne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Park and Arbourthorne is home to around 18,765 people, with a population density of about 4,272.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park and Arbourthorne Population
18,765
Population density
4,272.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.27(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.42(+169%)
Shoplifting
23.39(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.77(+130%)
Public order
16.31(+85%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,441
71.63%
African
1,142
6.09%
Other White
860
4.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
511
2.72%
Pakistani
417
2.22%
Total population: 18,765

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,132
27.39%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,923
26.01%
Level 3 (A level)
2,187
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,897
12.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,581
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 15,085

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,419
29.15%
Owns outright
1,965
23.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,901
22.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,054
12.7%
Other social rented
761
9.17%
Total households: 8,299

Property prices in Park and Arbourthorne

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £230K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Park and Arbourthorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park and Arbourthorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£297,000£294
Semi-Detached76£192,250£228
Terraced44£153,500£204
Flats28£127,500£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park and Arbourthorne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park and Arbourthorne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,500£90,500£132,500£94,500
2017£205,000£113,000£145,000£111,250
2018£192,995£105,000£156,995£125,000
2019£187,125£102,000£133,995£117,750
2020£202,078£110,000£160,000£113,000
2021£224,998£112,500£167,000£130,000
2022£236,500£123,950£178,750£142,000
2023£265,000£120,500£178,000£150,000
2024£280,000£139,995£180,250£154,000
2025£300,000£125,000£190,500£155,350
2026£295,000£134,000£183,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park and Arbourthorne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park and Arbourthorne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£144£149£122
2017£177£159£151£131
2018£187£174£163£141
2019£191£149£167£134
2020£202£172£186£161
2021£240£166£201£164
2022£267£200£215£195
2023£267£197£222£189
2024£271£188£225£193
2025£262£194£228£205
2026£294£204£240£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park and Arbourthorne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park and Arbourthorne 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Park and Arbourthorne ward.

Local councillors

Matt Smith

Park & Arbourthorne - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Park and Arbourthorne

Is Park and Arbourthorne safe?

Park and Arbourthorne records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Park and Arbourthorne?

The median sale price in Park and Arbourthorne is £175,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Park and Arbourthorne?

Park and Arbourthorne has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Park and Arbourthorne?

Park and Arbourthorne scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Park and Arbourthorne sits around rank 7,347 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 Park and Arbourthorne?

The average household income in Park and Arbourthorne is around £38,393 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Park and Arbourthorne?

Park and Arbourthorne is represented by 1 elected councillor: Matt Smith (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Park and Arbourthorne

S23PX

East Bank Road

S122UQ

Gleadless Common

S122NS

Hollinsend Road

S22GY

Fellbrigg Road

S122RE

Myrtle Springs Drive

S122QW

Ashfield Drive

S22EU

Aylward Road

S23ND

Edwin Road

S122NH

Crispin Road

S23NQ

Derby Street

S122TX

Grassmoor Close

S23SX

Park Grange Rise

S22GJ

Eastern Avenue

S22PT

Guildford Avenue

S22JA

Northern Avenue

S23WX

Kenninghall View

S22PZ

St Aidan's Avenue

S23DH

Humber Close

S23LP

Erskine Road

S22FE

Dagnam Place

S23NB

Derby Terrace

S22GT

Framlingham Place

S22DH

Park and Arbourthorne

S22JB

Northern Avenue

S23PP

East Road

S22AA

East Bank Road

S23LH

Hartopp Avenue

S23QR

Park Spring Drive

S22GW

Fellbrigg Road

S122LG

Gleadless Road

S23NE

Derby Place

S23NF

Derby Street

S23LR

Erskine Crescent

S122JX

Ridgeway Road

S122SS

Ridgeway Road

S22AF

East Bank Road

S22JR

Brimmesfield Road

S122RX

Greenacre Close

S22BA

Berners Road

S122LN

Gleadless Mount

S23GZ

Heeley Bank Road

S22PR

Guildford Avenue

S122QR

Bartle Avenue

S23HL

Myrtle Road

S22EY

Dagnam Road

S23BN

Warburton Gardens

S122TU

Durlstone Grove

S122TL

Hurlfield Avenue

S122RA

Myrtle Springs

S22FL

Arbourthorne Road

S22BL

East Bank Way

S22NE

St Aidans Place

S122QT

Bartle Drive

S22EZ

Dagnam Road

S22ND

St Aidan's Drive

S22FA

Dagnam Road

S22AS

Arbourthorne Road

S23QN

East Bank Road

S122TZ

Greenacre Way

S122UA

Chatsworth Park Avenue

S22EH

Northern Avenue

S23HN

Walden Road

S122LW

Kirkby Drive

S22AU

Arbourthorne Road

S23PJ

Walden Road

S22GH

Eastern Avenue

S22DB

St Aidans Rise

S23BH

Madehurst Gardens

S122UU

Gleadless Common

S122NL

Hollinsend Road

S22JL

Algar Road

S22BE

Daresbury View

S22DF

Rawson Close

S122LQ

Littlewood Drive

S122UN

Gleadless Common

S122QN

Gleadless Drive

S22GP

Eastern Avenue

S23RX

Park Grange Road

S23WP

Eastern Drive

S23PH

Madehurst Road

S23QG

Norfolk Park Drive

S23UN

Beldon Close

S122SZ

Ridgeway Road

S23UF

Samuel Road

S22LD

Edenhall Road

S122SE

Hurlfield Road

S122SG

Hurlfield Road

S122US

Gleadless Common

S22NZ

Guildford View

S22NH

St Aidans Road

S23PE

Thornborough Close

S22UF

Norfolk Park Road

S22BJ

Daresbury Drive

S23BL

Warburton Close

S22PL

Guildford Avenue

S122UZ

Glade Croft

S22AN

East Bank Road

S22DZ

Eastern Avenue

S23LL

Hartopp Drive

S122QY

Toll Bar Drive