Postcode S5 8NU 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 Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Sheffield located about 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cookson Park.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £37,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from S5 8NU.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge near S5 8NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sheffield located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cookson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cookson 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 8NU postcode area, located within Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Saw Works Way, Sheffield, S6 1DR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | S & S Stores | 226-228 Penistone Road North, Sheffield, S6 1QB | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Leppings Lane, Sheffield, S6 1LR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 90 Halifax Road, Sheffield, S6 1LH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Carrwell Lane, Sheffield, S6 1NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.