Postcode S8 9FY is located in a minor urban area, within the Gleadless Valley area of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Meersbrook area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meersbrook is £56,945 per year. The median sale price in Gleadless Valley is £209,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,375 and £252,125. The nearest station is Sheffield, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meersbrook Park.
Meersbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,806 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Meersbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Meersbrook is £56,945 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from S8 9FY.
Meersbrook near S8 9FY 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Meersbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Meersbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Heeley People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heeley People's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gregory Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Gregory Road Park |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Gleadless Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £252,000 | £292 |
| Detached | 6 | £205,500 | £295 |
| Terraced | 117 | £199,950 | £228 |
| Flats | 14 | £121,500 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | £100,000 | £171,300 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | £231,000 | £95,000 | £177,000 | £143,000 |
| 2018 | £242,500 | £80,000 | £175,000 | £157,000 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £100,000 | £177,500 | £147,500 |
| 2020 | £302,500 | £95,000 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £257,141 | £120,500 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £237,100 | £112,500 | £227,500 | £188,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £122,500 | £252,500 | £194,850 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £116,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £222,705 | £115,000 | £296,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £205,500 | £65,000 | £251,000 | £196,225 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £148 | £167 | £146 |
| 2017 | £210 | £174 | £186 | £156 |
| 2018 | £220 | £178 | £203 | £166 |
| 2019 | £259 | £160 | £203 | £162 |
| 2020 | £264 | £173 | £200 | £165 |
| 2021 | £248 | £179 | £226 | £191 |
| 2022 | £329 | £230 | £259 | £204 |
| 2023 | £268 | £203 | £267 | £203 |
| 2024 | £289 | £193 | £276 | £230 |
| 2025 | £227 | £179 | £281 | £230 |
| 2026 | £274 | £204 | £287 | £226 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S8 9FY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 60, Valley Road, Sheffield, S8 9FY | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 71, Valley Road, Sheffield, S8 9FT | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 77, Valley Road, Sheffield, S8 9FT | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 13, Meersbrook Park Road, Sheffield, S8 9FN | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 12, Meersbrook Park Road, Sheffield, S8 9FQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the S8 9FY postcode area, located within Meersbrook, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Meersbrook Bank Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2012. | |
Meersbrook Bank Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jan 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Carfield Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Carfield Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Anns Grove Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2016. | |
Anns Grove Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Feb 2016
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S8 9FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Taylor's Express | 95 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0RN | Walking directions to Taylor's Express |
| 0.1 mi | Carmel Shop | Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0RN | Walking directions to Carmel Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Lembas - Vegetarian & Vegan Wholesaler | Unit 5 Whiting Street, Sheffield, S8 9QR | Walking directions to Lembas - Vegetarian & Vegan Wholesaler |
| 0.1 mi | Freshway Supermarket | 107-109 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0RN | Walking directions to Freshway Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | All Carrot No Stick | 31 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0RL | Walking directions to All Carrot No Stick |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S8 9FY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marieanne Elliot
Gleadless Valley - Elected 7 May 2026
Louise Haigh
Sheffield Heeley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S8 9FY records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around S8 9FY in Gleadless Valley is £209,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to S8 9FY, including Meersbrook Bank Primary School (Good), Carfield Primary School (Good) and Anns Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
S8 9FY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Heeley covering S8 9FY is Louise Haigh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marieanne Elliot (Green Party).