Postcode S5 8AJ 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 93.7 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 9 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 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.0% 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 8AJ.
Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park near S5 8AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Parson Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Parson Cross Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 in Southey area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £269,995 |
| Flats | 10 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 98 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,500 |
10 year median price trend in Southey
In the S5 8AJ postcode area, located within Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Buchanan Convenience Store | 279 Buchanan Road, Sheffield, S5 8AU | Walking directions to Buchanan Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 9NE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Chaucer Road, Sheffield, S5 8NH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Margetson Crescent, Sheffield, S5 9ND | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 29-33 Margetson Crescent, Sheffield, S5 9ND | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.