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S9 4AJ

Larch Hill

Darnall

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Detailed insights for S9 4AJ

Overview

Postcode S9 4AJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Darnall area of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Littledale & Handsworth North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littledale & Handsworth North is £44,157 per year. The median sale price in Darnall is £150,000 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £104,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Darnall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is High Hazels Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Littledale & Handsworth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,594 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Littledale & Handsworth North has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Littledale & Handsworth North is £44,157 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from S9 4AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Littledale & Handsworth North near S9 4AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darnall located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S9 4AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Darnall

N/A

Walking directions to Darnall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S9 4AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHigh Hazels ParkLargeWalking directions to High Hazels Park

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
952.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.77(+171%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.39(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.84(+61%)
Vehicle crime
11.87(+111%)
Burglary
8.7(+71%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
77.78%
Pakistani
18
7.14%
Bangladeshi
13
5.16%
Indian
6
2.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.59%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.07%
No qualifications
54
25.59%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.79%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Darnall

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £177
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £104K – £175K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Darnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darnall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£210,000£217
Semi-Detached55£170,000£199
Terraced51£121,000£147
Flats5£80,000£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darnall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£75,750£104,975£82,000
2017£200,000£69,000£105,000£85,000
2018£119,000£59,250£110,000£84,500
2019£130,000£66,000£116,000£96,750
2020£184,000£76,000£118,000£100,000
2021£162,500£74,000£126,000£113,000
2022£290,000£90,000£150,000£106,500
2023£158,750£83,000£150,000£119,000
2024£210,000£130,250£155,000£134,215
2025£190,000£88,500£165,000£126,000
2026£210,000£80,000£172,000£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darnall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£118£128£102
2017£166£131£135£104
2018£169£103£133£97
2019£178£102£144£105
2020£121£118£148£105
2021£321£119£166£131
2022£169£145£191£124
2023£185£141£193£140
2024£203£174£186£188
2025£201£164£199£149
2026£217£98£224£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darnall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darnall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S9 4AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S9 4AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 202628, Larch Hill, Sheffield, S9 4AJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000
03 Oct 202524, Larch Hill, Sheffield, S9 4AJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£135,000
30 Apr 202562, Larch Hill, Sheffield, S9 4AJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£117,500
01 Jul 202657, Larch Hill, Sheffield, S9 4AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
27 Feb 202662, Chestnut Avenue, Sheffield, S9 4APTerracedLeasehold£136,000

Schools

In the S9 4AJ postcode area, located within Littledale & Handsworth North, there are 5 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for S9 4AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryAthelstan Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's Primary SchoolAcademy converter
1.0 miPrimaryAcres Hill Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S9 4AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S9 4AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHandsworth Convenience Store43 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S9 4AAWalking directions to Handsworth Convenience Store
0.3 miAsdaSheffield, S13 9BGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miAsdaHandsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9LRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAldi232 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BSWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S9 4AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zahira Naz

Darnall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Clive Betts

Sheffield South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield South EastE14001470
WardDarnallE05010864
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Littledale & Handsworth NorthE02001642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 032CE01007909
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S9 4AJ

Is S9 4AJ (Littledale & Handsworth North) safe?

The area around S9 4AJ records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near S9 4AJ?

The median sale price around S9 4AJ in Darnall is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S9 4AJ?

There are 5 schools close to S9 4AJ, including Athelstan Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Primary School (Good) and Acres Hill Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to S9 4AJ?

The closest station to S9 4AJ is Darnall, about 1,333 m away.

How deprived is the area around S9 4AJ?

S9 4AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S9 4AJ (Littledale & Handsworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield South East covering S9 4AJ is Clive Betts (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zahira Naz (Labour Party).

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