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S2 4HL

London Road

Nether Edge and Sharrow

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Overview

Postcode S2 4HL is located in a minor urban area, within the Nether Edge and Sharrow ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Meersbrook area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meersbrook is £56,945 per year. The nearest station is Park Grange Croft, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heeley People's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Meersbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Meersbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Meersbrook is £56,945 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 46 ft away from S2 4HL.

Flood risk

High

Meersbrook near S2 4HL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Park Grange Croft located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S2 4HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Park Grange Croft

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Park Grange Croft
0.8 mi

Park Grange

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Park Grange
1 mi

Granville Rd - Sheffield College

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Granville Rd - Sheffield College

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S2 4HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHeeley People's ParkMediumWalking directions to Heeley People's Park
0.3 miLowfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Lowfield Park
0.3 miMount Pleasant ParkSmallWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
2,510.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.63(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.14(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.85(+49%)
Public order
9.64(+9%)
Drugs
4.5(+25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
70.9%
Pakistani
32
10.7%
Other White
10
3.34%
Caribbean
9
3.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.68%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
51%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.87%
No qualifications
30
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
40.29%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.5%
Owns outright
36
25.9%
Other social rented
3
2.16%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Nether Edge and Sharrow

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)195
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £379K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Nether Edge and Sharrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nether Edge and Sharrow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£560,000£384
Semi-Detached28£333,000£302
Terraced102£227,750£252
Flats46£170,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nether Edge and Sharrow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nether Edge and Sharrow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416,500£148,000£317,000£147,800
2017£400,000£134,250£280,000£155,000
2018£492,750£159,250£300,000£165,000
2019£500,000£164,000£311,425£173,500
2020£536,250£162,000£322,500£173,000
2021£525,000£173,500£391,000£208,330
2022£592,150£180,000£373,000£225,000
2023£620,000£181,313£392,500£211,250
2024£690,000£188,000£385,000£220,000
2025£618,000£195,000£325,000£250,000
2026£567,500£145,000£391,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nether Edge and Sharrow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nether Edge and Sharrow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£218£217£168
2017£247£223£225£165
2018£303£232£259£186
2019£283£239£256£185
2020£331£247£268£189
2021£342£254£268£218
2022£339£272£334£239
2023£375£280£311£248
2024£398£285£284£247
2025£357£296£310£266
2026£404£273£280£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nether Edge and Sharrow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nether Edge and Sharrow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 4HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 4HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202542, Broadfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0XJOtherLeasehold£400,000
27 Feb 202556, Broadfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0XJOtherLeasehold£300,000
28 Feb 202560, Chippinghouse Road, Sheffield, S8 0ZBTerracedFreehold£147,500
23 Jul 2025Ho Sing Take Away, 450, London Road, Sheffield, S2 4HPTerracedLeasehold£137,000
07 Apr 2025Ground And Basement Floor, 647, Queens Road, Sheffield, S2 4DXOtherLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the S2 4HL postcode area, located within Meersbrook, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S2 4HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAnns Grove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryLowfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S2 4HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S2 4HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMini Market Bella653 Queens Road, Highfield, Sheffield, S2 4DXWalking directions to Mini Market Bella
0.2 miLowfield Mini Market414 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NDWalking directions to Lowfield Mini Market
0.2 miBrayan Supermarket183-185 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FGWalking directions to Brayan Supermarket
0.2 miNxtion187 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FGWalking directions to Nxtion
0.2 miMadina Store142A Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FFWalking directions to Madina Store

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S2 4HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lynsey Angell

Nether Edge & Sharrow - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Abtisam Mohamed

Sheffield Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield CentralE14001467
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MeersbrookE02001663
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 053AE01007978
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S2 4HL

Is S2 4HL (Meersbrook) safe?

The area around S2 4HL records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near S2 4HL?

The median sale price around S2 4HL in Meersbrook is £235,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S2 4HL?

There are 13 schools close to S2 4HL, including Anns Grove Primary School, Lowfield Community Primary School (Good) and Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S2 4HL?

The closest station to S2 4HL is Park Grange Croft, about 1,309 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S2 4HL?

S2 4HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S2 4HL (Meersbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S2 4HL is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynsey Angell (Green Party).