Charnock & Basegreen
Sheffield 062 · 4 sub-areas · 6,082 residents
Sheffield 062 is a residential area of Sheffield with around 6,100 people, sitting in the middle of the city's affordability range with a median property price of around £195,000. Owner-occupation is notably high — over seven in ten households own their home — and the area skews older than much of central Sheffield, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over.
Charnock & Basegreen is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 56 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 Charnock & Basegreen?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Charnock & Basegreen in Sheffield
Living in Charnock & Basegreen
Sheffield 062 reads as one of Sheffield's more settled, established residential patches. The owner-occupation rate of around 72% is well above what you'd find in the city's more transient student zones, and the age profile reflects that — this is an area where people have put down roots. Around one in four residents is 65 or older, which sets a noticeably different tone from the younger, renter-heavy inner suburbs.
Property prices here sit around £195,000 at the median. That's comfortably below the national median and puts homeownership within reach for dual-income households in Sheffield, where salaries run around £31,800 a year. The years-to-deposit figure of 3.1 years is encouraging — well below what buyers face in most southern cities.
Private renting is relatively thin here, at around 11% of households, so this area attracts fewer transient renters and more long-term residents. Social housing accounts for roughly 18% of tenure, slightly above the typical rate for this part of Sheffield. The combination of owned and social housing creates a stable, if quiet, residential character.
On the practical side, a tram stop is less than 400 metres away — Sheffield's Supertram network is the main public-transport link for most residents, though around 59% of the working population commutes by car. Working from home is also well established here, with about 26% of residents working remotely, above the national average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
What you'll need on day one
Compare Charnock & Basegreen with
Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 062 a nice place to live?
- It's a stable, owner-occupied neighbourhood with a settled community feel. The crime rate sits close to the national average, owner-occupation runs above 70%, and a tram stop is under 400 metres away. It suits people who want a quieter residential base in Sheffield rather than the busier inner-city areas.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 062?
- Private renting is relatively uncommon here — only around 11% of households rent privately — so rental supply is limited. Our neighbourhood-level rent figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Median property prices sit around £195,000, which gives a broad indication of relative cost within Sheffield.
- Is Sheffield 062 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 78.5 per 1,000 residents a year, broadly in line with the UK national average of roughly 80. For a city neighbourhood, that's a moderate figure. The area's high owner-occupation and older age profile tend to correlate with lower anti-social behaviour compared to Sheffield's inner suburbs.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 062 to Sheffield city centre?
- There's a Supertram stop within 400 metres, which is the most convenient link to central Sheffield. Around 59% of residents drive, suggesting many workplaces aren't directly on the tram route. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.4 km away by straight line — about a 55-minute journey to the nearest major employment hub by public transport.
- Who lives in Sheffield 062?
- Predominantly older, long-term residents who own their homes. Around 44% of residents are aged 50 or over, and more than 70% own their property. It's a low-turnover area with relatively low ethnic diversity and a degree-qualified share of roughly 24% — close to the Sheffield average.
- What schools are near Sheffield 062?
- There are 30 schools within typical catchment range, though only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 4.1 km away. Families should check current catchment boundaries with Sheffield City Council, as admissions can be competitive.
- How affordable is buying a home in Sheffield 062?
- At a median price of around £195,000 and local salaries of roughly £31,800, it takes about 3.1 years to save a deposit — one of the more manageable ratios in England. That makes it genuinely accessible for dual-income households compared to most southern cities.