Property profile

8 Jacobs Drive

Map showing 8, Jacobs Drive, Sheffield

Estimated sale price

£75,000

Flats sold in Firth Park

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 Mar 2025
£68,000Change since last sale: +£9,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+9.2% per yearSheffield annualised change (flats) since 2025: −1.9% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £184 per sq ft
£286 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£101 per sq ft (+55%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Firth Park
£118,000Estimate vs local median: −£41,000 (−35%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area25 m² / 269 sq ft
Rooms1 habitable / 1 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection23 Mar 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Mar 2025£68,000+126%
22 Mar 2004£30,100+58%
28 Jul 1995£19,000-

Local market

Property prices in Firth Park

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £195K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Firth Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Firth Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£227,500£274
Semi-Detached61£173,000£208
Terraced36£134,250£181
Flats10£118,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Firth Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Firth Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130,000£68,500£118,500£78,750
2017£129,995£85,000£113,000£88,000
2018£133,000£79,000£121,000£90,000
2019£150,000£70,000£107,500£88,750
2020£150,000£72,750£120,000£97,500
2021£155,000£85,000£147,750£115,000
2022£209,995£88,000£167,500£129,000
2023£180,000£95,000£160,000£125,000
2024£203,000£85,000£152,250£127,000
2025£223,700£105,000£165,000£131,000
2026£225,000£107,500£181,000£129,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Firth Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Firth Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£99£125£107
2017£151£133£128£117
2018£163£138£134£110
2019£163£117£130£124
2020£176£118£145£130
2021£207£150£159£144
2022£206£152£188£167
2023£215£163£189£167
2024£242£136£184£170
2025£265£157£203£169
2026£173£175£220£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Firth Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Firth Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S5 6EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S5 6EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20258, Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, S5 6EBFlatsLeasehold£68,000
28 May 202617, Jacobs Close, Sheffield, S5 6EASemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
30 Apr 202522, Jacobs Close, Sheffield, S5 6EASemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000
18 Jul 2025147, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6ADTerracedFreehold£140,000
27 Feb 2025143, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Jacobs Drive, SheffieldLeasehold25 m²£72,500 (2023)
3 Jacobs Drive, SheffieldFreehold52 m²£103,500 (2019)
4 Jacobs Drive, SheffieldLeasehold26 m²£41,000 (2018)
5, Jacobs Drive, SheffieldFreehold51 m²£82,000 (2019)
6 Jacobs Drive, SheffieldLeasehold26 m²£35,000 (2012)
10 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield-48 m²-
11 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield, SheffieldFreehold52 m²£116,500 (2007)
12 Jacobs Drive, Sheffield-48 m²-
14, Jacobs Drive, SheffieldLeasehold44 m²£42,000 (2011)
15, Jacobs Drive, SheffieldFreehold56 m²£110,000 (2015)

Area insights for S5 6EB

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Overview

Postcode S5 6EB is located in a minor urban area, within the Firth Park ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Firth Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Firth Park is £37,698 per year. The nearest station is Meadowhall, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bellhouse Road Playing Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Firth Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,911 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Firth Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 92 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Firth Park is £37,698 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from S5 6EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Firth Park near S5 6EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S5 6EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBellhouse Road Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Bellhouse Road Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
2,590.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.59(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.49(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.49(+1%)
Other theft
7.8(+17%)
Public order
7.25(-18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
84.93%
African
12
5.48%
Pakistani
6
2.74%
Other White
4
1.83%
Caribbean
3
1.37%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
22.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
19.4%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
51.75%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.39%
Social rents from council
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

Schools

In the S5 6EB postcode area, located within Firth Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S5 6EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughHinde House 2-16 AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHatfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryConcord Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 6EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S5 6EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miR & MFoxglove Road, Sheffield, S5 6FPWalking directions to R & M
0.3 miThe LocalShiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6AAWalking directions to The Local
0.3 miBellehouse Convenience Store205 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 6HQWalking directions to Bellehouse Convenience Store
0.3 miLate Shopper239 Wincobank Avenue, Sheffield, S5 6BDWalking directions to Late Shopper
0.3 miYaalinyan105-107 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 6HPWalking directions to Yaalinyan