Bents Green & Millhouses
Sheffield 055 · 6 sub-areas · 9,894 residents
Sheffield 055 is one of the city's most affluent and settled neighbourhoods, home to around 9,900 people and firmly at the ownership end of Sheffield's housing market — around nine in ten homes are owner-occupied. Median property prices sit above £445,000, and the area ranks in the least deprived tenth of neighbourhoods nationally. Nearly half of residents work from home.
Bents Green & Millhouses is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 37 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bents Green & Millhouses?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bents Green & Millhouses in Sheffield
Living in Bents Green & Millhouses
Sheffield 055 sits among the most prosperous parts of the city, and it shows. The overwhelming majority of residents own their homes — over 90% — which is exceptionally high even by suburban standards and gives the area a settled, long-established feel that's quite different from much of Sheffield's inner ring. Property prices here are substantially above the city norm, with a median of around £445,000, putting this firmly in the city's upper tier.
The demographic picture reflects that. About a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and the 50–64 group makes up another 22%, making Sheffield 055 noticeably older than Sheffield as a whole. Families with children are well represented too — couples with children account for over a quarter of households. What you don't find much of here is the young professional rental market that dominates other Sheffield neighbourhoods: private renters make up under 7% of households.
Qualification levels are high — nearly 62% of residents hold a degree or equivalent, well above the national average and the Sheffield norm. That feeds through into income, with a median resident salary of around £31,800 a year, broadly in line with what employers based in the area also pay. The near-zero unemployment claimant rate and very low deprivation score (IMD decile 10 — the least deprived band) confirm this is one of Sheffield's more comfortable corners.
One notable feature is how many people work from home: almost 47% of residents, one of the higher shares you'll find anywhere in the UK. That's partly a function of the professional and managerial occupations dominant here, and it shapes daily life — the area has a quieter, residential daytime feel rather than the buzz of a commuter neighbourhood. For transport when it's needed, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km away — about a 30-minute walk, or a short drive. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 055 a nice place to live?
- It's one of Sheffield's most comfortable and settled areas. Owner-occupation is above 90%, deprivation is in the lowest national decile, and crime runs at roughly half the national average. The trade-off is that it skews older and quieter, with very little rental stock — so it suits buyers and established families more than younger renters.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 055?
- Private rentals here are scarce — under 7% of homes are privately rented. Because official rent data only goes to city level, our figures are estimates scaled from local sale prices. Expect a significant premium over typical Sheffield rents given that median property values sit around £445,000.
- Is Sheffield 055 safe?
- Yes — it's among the safest parts of Sheffield. The area records around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, well under half the UK national average of roughly 80. It also ranks in the least deprived 10% of all neighbourhoods nationally, which correlates strongly with low crime.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 055 to Sheffield city centre?
- Most residents drive — over 42% travel by car, and only 2.6% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.4 km away, roughly a 30-minute walk or a short drive. Nearly half of residents work from home, which makes the commute question less relevant than in most neighbourhoods.
- Who lives in Sheffield 055?
- Predominantly older, established homeowners. A quarter of residents are 65 or older, and another 22% are in the 50–64 bracket. Nearly two-thirds hold a degree, and over nine in ten own their home. It's one of the least renter-heavy parts of Sheffield.
- What schools are near Sheffield 055?
- There are 66 schools within 2 km of typical residents, and the nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.7 km away. Around 54% of schools within catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national share of roughly 89%, so it's worth checking individual school ratings on the Ofsted website before committing.
- How much does a house cost in Sheffield 055?
- The median property price is around £445,000 — well above the Sheffield average and firmly in the city's upper tier. Saving a deposit takes roughly seven years on a typical local salary. There's very little social housing, and the private rental market is thin, so buyers dominate here.