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About

Shiregreen and Brightside is a residential ward located in the north of Sheffield. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes and some larger properties. It is bordered by the M1 motorway to the east, which defines its edge. Local commerce is centred along Bellhouse Road and Shiregreen Lane, providing essential services for the community. The ward includes several primary schools and green spaces like Concord Park.

The Sheffield and Tinsley Canal runs through the southern part of the ward, a remnant of the area's industrial heritage. Shiregreen is one of the largest council housing estates in the city, built in the mid-20th century. The ward contains the Northern General Hospital, a major teaching hospital and significant local employer. Public transport connections include bus routes along Firth Park Road, linking the area to Sheffield city centre and neighbouring districts.

Area overview

On average Shiregreen and Brightside has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shiregreen and Brightside is £40,728 per year. There are 9 schools in Shiregreen and Brightside: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Shiregreen and Brightside is home to around 20,609 people, with a population density of about 3,161.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shiregreen and Brightside Population
20,609
Population density
3,161.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.32(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.86(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.07(+66%)
Public order
12.37(+38%)
Vehicle crime
8.88(+59%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,534
70.52%
Pakistani
1,458
7.07%
African
1,048
5.08%
Other White
735
3.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
471
2.29%
Total population: 20,611

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,390
27.56%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,190
20.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,414
15.16%
Level 3 (A level)
2,318
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,087
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 15,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,201
25.69%
Owns with a mortgage
2,174
25.38%
Other social rented
2,086
24.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,195
13.95%
Social rents from council
735
8.58%
Total households: 8,567

Property prices in Shiregreen and Brightside

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Shiregreen and Brightside area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £292,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shiregreen and Brightside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shiregreen and Brightside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£191,500
Flats9£93,000
Semi-Detached67£152,000
Terraced44£136,000

10 years median price trend in Shiregreen and Brightside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiregreen and Brightside.

All postcodes in Shiregreen and Brightside

S55DQ

Shiregreen and Brightside

S48AE

Range Road

S50NF

Molineaux Close

S91BJ

Limpsfield Road

S91NS

Jedburgh Street

S91PJ

Standon Road

S91PW

Stanwell Walk

S48AD

Corby Road

S50HH

Ronksley Crescent

S50JH

Wheatfield Crescent

S91BH

Eben Street

S91DE

Tipton Street

S50AB

Westnall Terrace

S50NZ

Valentine Road

S50TG

Oaks Fold Road

S91BD

Dearne Street

S91BL

Limpsfield Road

S91BX

Amos Road

S91GE

Dearne Court

S91LP

Newman Road

S48AN

Upwell Street

S50HN

Hartley Brook Avenue

S50RR

Sicey Lane

S50RS

Shiregreen Terrace

S50UG

Woolley Wood Road

S56AA

Shiregreen Lane

S56HY

Hatfield House Lane

S91AD

Beacon Road

S91DN

Maple Croft Crescent

S91GA

Roman Ridge Road

S612DR

Blackburn Road

S91JS

Taunton Avenue

S91NG

Chapman Street

S50AJ

Godric Road

S50EG

Sicey Avenue

S50EJ

Sicey Avenue

S50HF

Ronksley Road

S50JF

Hartley Brook Road

S48AW

Brathay Road

S50GA

Beck Road

S50QN

Barnsley Road

S50TH

Oaks Fold Road

S50UF

Woolley Wood Road

S91AA

Beacon Close

S50DX

Butterthwaite Crescent

S50NG

Follett Road

S55AD

Hucklow Road

S55DT

Shiregreen and Brightside

S56AH

Leedham Road

S91AH

Sandstone Close

S91NT

Jedburgh Street

S50AD

Dunninc Terrace

S50JL

Shirehall Road

S91BY

Hayland Street

S91JY

Newman Close

S50GG

Beck Road

S50RE

Bellhouse Road

S50RX

Fircroft Road

S56JA

Hatfield House Croft

S91BA

Fort Hill Road

S48AU

Holywell Heights

S50GW

Lowhouse Road

S50RQ

Sicey Avenue

S91JZ

Shiregreen and Brightside

S50EA

Papermill Road

S50NX

Valentine Crescent

S612DN

Blackburn Road

S91BS

Meadowhall Road

S91EG

Beacon Croft

S91HD

Barrow Road

S50AE

Dunninc Road

S50DS

Deep Lane

S50GH

Shirehall Road

S50HL

Hartley Brook Avenue

S50QD

Nethershire Lane

S50RY

Fircroft Road

S56AG

Shiregreen Lane

S91GB

Roman Ridge Road

S91LW

Newman Road

S91NX

Woodgrove Road

S50AU

Butterthwaite Road

S50DY

Butterthwaite Crescent

S50EB

Papermill Road

S50JP

Shirehall Road

S50JS

Gregg House Road

S50QL

Barnsley Road

S91LZ

Newman Drive

S48AB

Wincobank Lane

S50AZ

Hartley Brook Road

S50GD

Beck Road

S50JW

Gregg House Road

S55BZ

Hatfield House Lane

S48BQ

Brathay Close

S50AS

Butterthwaite Road

S50EE

Sicey Avenue

S56AT

Whinmoor Road

S50GT

Shirehall Crescent

S91DY

Sandstone Drive

S48AY

Skelwith Road

S50ET

Bellhouse Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.