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S5 7RE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Sheffield

High crime rate7.5/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonAnti Social BehaviourOther Crime…and 2 more

Trend +7% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£174kS5 sample - 62 sales
Recent change+2.4%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Sheffield
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area81.9%Average for Sheffield81%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, asian pakistani
Immediate area13.2%Average for Sheffield11.3%
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area46.4%Average for Sheffield43.5%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area4,076Average for Sheffield3,711
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area59.6%Average for Sheffield61.9%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area45.2%Average for Sheffield59.1%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area67.7%Average for Sheffield77.5%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied45.2% dominant

Owned45.2%
Private rent11.7%
Social rent42.4%

Plenty of well-rated schools 11 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Dis 1-3 3-5y Mon 11:00Up to 13 · Hillsborough L C · 2.8 km
Other
Disc 1 18-36 Mon 12:15Up to 13 · Hillsborough L C · 2.8 km
Other
Dis 1-3 3-5y Mon 13:00Up to 13 · Hillsborough L C · 2.8 km
Other

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks19street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About S5 7RE: area rating, property, schools and local change

S5 7RE is a postcode in Burngreave, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S5 7RE, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around S5 7RE are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity 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 S5 7RE is based on Sheffield 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,060 residents, 4,076 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 42% 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 1/10.

For property prices near S5 7RE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £174k from 62 rolling sales, up 2.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near S5 7RE can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.

Near S5 7RE, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (3), 9 other local activities. Closest examples include L1-12 4-15y Mon 16:15 (at Concord Sports Centre, up to 13, 1.8 km) and Basketball 11-15 Wed 1600 (at Concord Sports Centre, up to 13, 1.8 km). 2 listed as free; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S5 7RE 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 S5 7RE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 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 S5 7RE

Is S5 7RE a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 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 S5 7RE?

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 S5 7RE?

11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What kids clubs and activities are near S5 7RE?

Near S5 7RE, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (3), 9 other local activities. Closest examples include L1-12 4-15y Mon 16:15 (at Concord Sports Centre, up to 13, 1.8 km) and Basketball 11-15 Wed 1600 (at Concord Sports Centre, up to 13, 1.8 km). 2 listed as free; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for S5 7RE?

LocaleIQ matched S5 7RE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in S5 7RE?

The latest median sold price is £174k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around S5 7RE?

LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.