Postcode S5 8RQ 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southey Green East is £30,500 per year. The nearest station is Sheffield located about 2.7 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 East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Southey Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Southey Green East is £30,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S5 8RQ.
Southey Green East near S5 8RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Firth Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £260,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £174,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £127,000 |
10 years price trend in Firth Park
In the S5 8RQ postcode area, located within Southey Green East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Forty Foot | Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8ND | |
| 0.4 mi | Devonshire Arms | 405 Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7HE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.