Postcode S5 9GU 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 Ecclesfield South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ecclesfield South is £40,398 per year. The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Colley Park.
Ecclesfield South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Ecclesfield South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ecclesfield South is £40,398 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S5 9GU.
Ecclesfield South near S5 9GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Colley Park | Large | Walking directions to Colley Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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 | 10 | £269,998 |
| Flats | 6 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 95 | £178,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £150,250 |
10 year median price trend in Southey
In the S5 9GU postcode area, located within Ecclesfield South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S5 9GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1 Colley Road, Sheffield, S5 9GT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lindsay Convenience | 101 Lindsay Avenue, Sheffield, S5 7SD | Walking directions to Lindsay Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Johns | 68 Swanbourne Road, Sheffield, S5 7TP | Walking directions to Johns |
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.