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S2 5SU

South Quay Drive

City

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Overview

Postcode S2 5SU is located in a minor urban area, within the City area of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Park Hill & Wybourn area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 266.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park Hill & Wybourn is £38,546 per year. The median sale price in City is £124,500 (around £212 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £92,125 and £170,500. The nearest station is Hyde Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Street Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
267
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Park Hill & Wybourn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,672 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Park Hill & Wybourn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 266.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Park Hill & Wybourn is £38,546 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from S2 5SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Park Hill & Wybourn near S2 5SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hyde Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S2 5SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Hyde Park

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hyde Park
0.3 mi

Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge
0.4 mi

Castle Square

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Castle Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S2 5SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth Street ParkLargeWalking directions to South Street Park
0.4 miNursery Street Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Street Pocket Park
0.4 miLove SquareSmallWalking directions to Love Square

Area Profile

Population
665
Population density
10,901.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
90.88(+536%)
Violence and sexual offences
81.15(+84%)
Vehicle crime
40.76(+624%)
Public order
38.89(+340%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.53(+313%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
491
73.83%
African
31
4.66%
Other White
27
4.06%
Indian
22
3.31%
Pakistani
18
2.71%
Total population: 665

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
482
73.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
139
21.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
3.95%
No qualifications
7
1.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
0.61%
Total 16+ residents: 659

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
92.42%
Other social rented
2
3.03%
Owns outright
1
1.52%
Social rents from council
1
1.52%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.52%
Total households: 66

Property prices in City

Median price: £124,500
Price per sq ft: £212
Sales (last 12 months): 148
Typical range (middle 50%): £92K – £171K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £124,500 (about £212 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £356,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£199,000£168
Terraced14£171,500£180
Detached1£140,000£135
Flats130£116,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£94,000£127,500
2017£120,000£136,250
2018£120,000£148,250
2019£101,750£149,750
2020£92,750£160,000
2021£120,412£191,500
2022£128,402£187,000
2023£140,300£270,000
2024£140,650£173,000
2025£134,620£186,500
2026£120,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£211£163
2017£228£168
2018£226£178
2019£224£162
2020£277£188
2021£265£213
2022£281£207
2023£259£224
2024£273£221
2025£225£197
2026£210£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 5SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 5SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202682, Broad Street, Sheffield, S2 5TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
10 Jul 202586, Broad Street, Sheffield, S2 5TGOtherFreehold£185,000
06 Feb 202618, Rubens Row, Sheffield, S2 5JJFlatsLeasehold£95,000
06 Mar 202624, High Pavement Row, Sheffield, S2 5JHFlatsLeasehold£110,000
31 Jul 202615, The Warehouse, Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SYFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the S2 5SU postcode area, located within Park Hill & Wybourn, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for S2 5SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNurseryGrace Owen Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryPye Bank CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryWybourn Community Primary & Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S2 5SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S2 5SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier6 St John's Road, Park Hill, Sheffield, S2 5JXWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miOmega Extra Foods34-38 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JBWalking directions to Omega Extra Foods
0.3 miLondis5 Castle Mews, Sheffield, S3 8HXWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miWicker News43 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HTWalking directions to Wicker News
0.3 miOmega Food Store93 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HTWalking directions to Omega Food 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 5SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maia Salman-Lord

City - 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
WardCityE05010862
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Park Hill & WybournE02006868
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 075GE01033268
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about S2 5SU

Is S2 5SU (Park Hill & Wybourn) safe?

The area around S2 5SU records about 267 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near S2 5SU?

The median sale price around S2 5SU in City is £124,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S2 5SU?

There are 8 schools close to S2 5SU, including Grace Owen Nursery School (Good), Pye Bank CofE Primary School (Good) and Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to S2 5SU?

The closest station to S2 5SU is Hyde Park, about 287 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S2 5SU?

S2 5SU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S2 5SU (Park Hill & Wybourn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S2 5SU is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maia Salman-Lord (Green Party).