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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 51 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
51
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
25.64(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.25(-11%)
Shoplifting
4.94(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-43%)
Public order
4.78(-47%)
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 219 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Stannington area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stannington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£410,000
Flats26£157,500
Semi-Detached70£273,000
Terraced55£212,000

10 years median price trend in Stannington

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

All postcodes in Stannington

S61TT

Catch Bar Lane

S65LP

Ashurst Road

S65LQ

Wood Lane

S66BT

Highfield Rise

S66TF

Woodstock Road

Data Sources

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