Postcode S5 8RB 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 Southey Green West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.9 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 Meadowhall located about 2.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cookson Park.
Southey Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Southey Green West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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 8RB.
Southey Green West near S5 8RB 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cookson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cookson Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £148,500 in Firth Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £252,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £226,850 |
| Flats | 9 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £164,475 |
| Terraced | 40 | £131,500 |
10 year median price trend in Firth Park
In the S5 8RB postcode area, located within Southey Green West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 8RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 261-263 Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Southey News | 81-87 Galsworthy Road, Sheffield, S5 8QY | Walking directions to Southey News |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 267 Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | 36 Southey Avenue, Sheffield, S5 7NL | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Everingham Crescent, Sheffield, S5 8RG | Walking directions to Londis |
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: 16/01/2026.