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Shiregreen and Brightside

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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 high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £40,735 per year. There are 10 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
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
60.07(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.93(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.21(+88%)
Public order
12.13(+37%)
Vehicle crime
9.41(+67%)
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

Median price£147,500
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £165K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £189 per square foot) in Shiregreen and Brightside area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £292,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shiregreen and Brightside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£210,000£238
Semi-Detached67£153,000£191
Terraced47£137,000£184
Flats8£98,500£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shiregreen and Brightside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiregreen and Brightside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£86,250£93,750£75,000
2017£142,000£70,000£94,500£80,500
2018£145,000£84,000£105,000£80,000
2019£150,000£73,500£107,250£85,000
2020£155,000£80,000£117,750£90,000
2021£155,000£99,950£122,000£108,000
2022£180,000£105,000£136,500£119,250
2023£135,000£88,000£141,000£122,000
2024£185,000£94,000£153,000£133,000
2025£234,000£95,000£151,000£135,000
2026£162,000£95,500£150,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiregreen and Brightside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiregreen and Brightside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£123£98
2017£161£125£119£100
2018£163£150£137£108
2019£225£121£140£112
2020£156£132£147£117
2021£193£155£157£146
2022£213£178£181£150
2023£180£136£186£151
2024£203£153£201£170
2025£239£155£196£186
2026£225£145£192£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiregreen and Brightside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shiregreen and Brightside 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 Shiregreen and Brightside ward.

Local councillors

Mick Lee

Shiregreen & Brightside - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK