Postcode S5 8AB is located in a minor urban area, within the Southey ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Parson Cross Park.
Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park is £30,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S5 8AB.
Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park near S5 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Southey area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £126,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £156,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £150,000 |
10 years price trend in Southey
In the S5 8AB postcode area, located within Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.