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About

Stannington ward occupies a northwestern section of Sheffield, characterised by its residential neighbourhoods and proximity to the city's rural fringe. The area is largely residential, with housing ranging from post-war developments to older stone-built properties. It sits on the edge of the Peak District National Park, with local roads leading directly into the surrounding moorland and valleys. The community is served by local shops and amenities along Stannington Road.

The area's topography is notable, as it is built across several hillsides offering views over the Loxley Valley. A distinctive local landmark is the old Stannington church tower, which stands separately from its newer adjacent building. The ward includes the residential areas of Stannington itself and lower Storrs, with green spaces like Myers Grove playing fields providing recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Stannington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stannington is £51,339 per year. There are 7 schools in Stannington: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stannington is home to around 18,606 people, with a population density of about 257.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stannington Population
18,606
Population density
257.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.72(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.09(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-40%)
Shoplifting
4.25(-51%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
17,178
92.33%
Other White
321
1.73%
African
165
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
156
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
105
0.56%
Total population: 18,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,450
35.39%
Level 3 (A level)
2,519
16.36%
No qualifications
2,487
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,045
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,403
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 15,399

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,428
41.96%
Owns with a mortgage
2,716
33.24%
Social rents from council
1,083
13.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
527
6.45%
Other social rented
239
2.93%
Total households: 8,170

Property prices in Stannington

Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £278,375 in Stannington area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stannington in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stannington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached72£423,375£3,571
Flats31£168,000£2,857
Semi-Detached72£271,500£3,646
Terraced47£200,000£2,416

10 years median price trend in Stannington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stannington.

All postcodes in Stannington

S65LR

Wood Lane

S61QQ

Queenswood Court

S66SH

Rowell Lane

S65QJ

Fairbarn Drive

S65NA

Deer Park Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.