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S13 8WY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Sheffield
About S13 8WY: area rating, property, schools and local change
S13 8WY is a postcode in Richmond, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S13 8WY, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S13 8WY are housing and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S13 8WY is based on Sheffield 044 Census 2021. It covers 6,302 residents, 2,488 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near S13 8WY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £130k from 83 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S13 8WY can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S13 8WY by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S13 8WY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S13 8WY
Is S13 8WY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 41% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S13 8WY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S13 8WY?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S13 8WY?
LocaleIQ matched S13 8WY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S13 8WY?
The latest median sold price is £130k based on 83 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S13 8WY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.