Postcode report
S20 5BA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Sheffield
About S20 5BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
S20 5BA is a postcode in Mosborough, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S20 5BA, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S20 5BA are local prosperity 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 S20 5BA is based on Sheffield 072 Census 2021. It covers 9,281 residents, 1,592 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 7% 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 10/10.
For property prices near S20 5BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S20 5BA can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 S20 5BA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S20 5BA 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 S20 5BA
Is S20 5BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 2% 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 S20 5BA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S20 5BA?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S20 5BA?
LocaleIQ matched S20 5BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S20 5BA?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S20 5BA?
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.