Crookes
Sheffield 029 · 4 sub-areas · 6,024 residents
Sheffield 029 is a mid-city neighbourhood within Sheffield, home to around 6,000 people and noticeably more educated and owner-occupied than many parts of the city. Median house prices sit at around £271,000, and more than half of residents hold a degree — well above the regional norm. It's a commuter-friendly area with strong work-from-home numbers and gigabit broadband across the board.
Crookes is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 42 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Crookes?
4 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 21 restaurants and 7 pubs in five minutes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Crookes in Sheffield
Living in Crookes
Sheffield 029 sits in a part of the city where the character is shaped less by a single landmark or high street and more by the residents themselves — a relatively settled, qualification-heavy crowd who largely own their homes and, increasingly, work from them. Over 42% of residents work from home, which is a striking figure and one that shapes what the area feels like day to day: quieter weekday streets, a higher density of parked cars, and a neighbourhood that hums rather than buzzes.
House prices here average around £271,000 — within the broad Sheffield mainstream, rather than at the premium end. The deposit horizon is around 4.2 years for a typical buyer, which compares favourably against the national picture. Private renters make up just under 30% of households, so this isn't primarily a rental neighbourhood; you're more likely to be living next to long-term owner-occupiers than a rotating cast of tenants.
The people who live here are a notably qualified group: 54% hold a degree, which is substantially higher than the Yorkshire and The Humber average. The age spread leans slightly younger, with 34% of residents between 18 and 34, balanced by a solid family-age cohort in the 35–49 bracket. One-person households account for roughly a third of all homes, so it's a mix of young singles and established families rather than one or the other.
For day-to-day travel, around 36% of residents drive to work, while public transport use is low at under 5%. The nearest rail station is just over 3km away — roughly a 40-minute walk, so most people drive or cycle to it. The nearest tram stop is closer, at around 1.7km. Greenspace is accessible: the typical resident is within about 480 metres of open space, and nearly a third of the neighbourhood falls within walkable distance of a park. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 029 a nice place to live?
- By most measures, yes. It sits in the top two deprivation deciles nationally, crime is well below the UK average, and over half of residents hold a degree — suggesting a stable, professional-leaning community. It's quieter than central Sheffield, with strong broadband and good greenspace access. The trade-off is that public transport is limited and the school quality picture is patchy.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 029?
- Rental figures here are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Median house prices sit around £271,000, which places this in Sheffield's mid-market. Private renters make up about 29% of households. For precise current listings, check live rental portals alongside our estimates.
- Is Sheffield 029 safe?
- Crime runs at around 54 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — meaningfully below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area ranks in the top two deprivation deciles nationally, which correlates strongly with lower crime volumes. It's not a zero-crime neighbourhood, but the numbers are genuinely reassuring relative to city and national benchmarks.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 029 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is about 1.7km away — a manageable cycle — giving access to Sheffield's Supertram network. The nearest mainline rail station is around 3.3km distant. Only about 5% of residents use public transport for their commute; a large share drive or, increasingly, work from home — over 42% of residents do exactly that.
- Who lives in Sheffield 029?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — 62% of households own their home — with a high degree-qualification rate of 54%. Around a third of residents are aged 18–34, but the strong ownership and work-from-home figures suggest young professionals rather than students. One-person households account for about 33% of homes, alongside a solid family-age cohort in the 35–49 bracket.
- What schools are near Sheffield 029?
- There are 63 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.7km away. If school quality is a priority, check current catchment boundaries carefully before committing to a move.
- How far is Sheffield 029 from Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 92 minutes away. London is approximately 162 minutes by rail. The nearest major UK employment hub — whichever of the big ten cities is closest — is reachable in about 41 minutes by car or public transport, which is why the area carries a commuter-town flag.