Postcode S5 8GU 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 Southey Green West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southey Green West is £39,150 per year. The nearest station is Leppings Lane located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cookson Park.
Southey Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 728 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Southey Green West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southey Green West is £39,150 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S5 8GU.
Southey Green West near S5 8GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leppings Lane located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leppings Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Leppings Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cookson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cookson Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wolfe Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wolfe Road Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Southey area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 51 | £152,500 |
| Detached | 10 | £253,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 101 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Southey
In the S5 8GU postcode area, located within Southey Green West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 8GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 5 Wordsworth Drive, Sheffield, S5 8NP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Gill's Stores | 6 Wordsworth Drive, Sheffield, S5 8NP | Walking directions to Gill's Stores |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 90 Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, S6 1LH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 170 Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, S6 1LH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Southey News | 81-87 Galsworthy Road, Sheffield, S5 8QY | Walking directions to Southey News |
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.
Elected local representatives for S5 8GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Yvonne Sykes
Southey - Elected 7 May 2026
Gill Furniss
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.