Postcode S5 8BX 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 Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park is £39,044 per year. The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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 per household in Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park is £39,044 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S5 8BX.
Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park near S5 8BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Parson Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Parson Cross Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Firth Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £167,500 |
| Detached | 10 | £221,850 |
| Flats | 12 | £107,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £131,000 |
10 year median price trend in Firth Park
In the S5 8BX postcode area, located within Sheffield Lane Top & Longley Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 267 Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 261-263 Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Southey News | 81-87 Galsworthy Road, Sheffield, S5 8QY | Walking directions to Southey News |
| 0.4 mi | Buchanan Convenience Store | 279 Buchanan Road, Sheffield, S5 8AU | Walking directions to Buchanan Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Gill's Stores | 6 Wordsworth Drive, Sheffield, S5 8NP | Walking directions to Gill's Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.