| Council | Sheffield |
| Crime Rate | Average for a UK city 11% above the national average. |
The average house price in Sheffield is £219,750, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Sheffield house price trends over the last 30 years.
£219,750
£380,282
£139,987
£238,635
£189,279
Is Sheffield a nice place to live?
Sheffield is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in South Yorkshire.
How safe is Sheffield?
Sheffield has an average crime rate for a UK city, with around 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 11% above the national average, and about average for South Yorkshire.
What are the best schools in Sheffield?
Sheffield has 276 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Dore Primary School, King Ecgbert School, Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Lowedges Junior Academy and Lenthall Infant and Nursery School. Note: 20 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Sheffield?
The majority of residents in Sheffield identify as White (British) (76%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.