Darnall
Sheffield 027 · 4 sub-areas · 8,936 residents
Sheffield 027 is a predominantly residential neighbourhood within Sheffield, home to around 8,900 people and marked by a notably high proportion of families with children. Property prices here are well below the national average — the median paid price is around £131,000 — and the area sits firmly in the most deprived decile nationally, making it one of the more affordable corners of an already affordable city.
Darnall is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 17 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Darnall?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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.
Darnall in Sheffield
Living in Darnall
Sheffield 027 stands out within Sheffield for the sheer scale of its family presence. Nearly one in three residents is under 18 — a figure that shapes everything from the feel of the streets to the pressure on local schools. This isn't a neighbourhood of young professionals or retirees; it's a place where families dominate, and the built environment reflects that.
Cost is the defining pull. With a median property price of around £131,000 and a years-to-deposit figure of just 2.1 years, this is genuinely accessible for first-time buyers by any standard — and especially compared to the national picture. Renters make up a significant share, split almost evenly between the private market and social housing, which gives the area a more mixed tenure character than many Sheffield neighbourhoods.
The demographic picture is notably diverse, with an ethnic diversity index of 65.2 and just 57% of residents born in the UK — well above Sheffield's overall diversity levels. That mix is reflected in day-to-day life, in local shops, and in the makeup of school rolls across the area.
Practically, the area is car-dependent for most people — just over half of residents drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away, around a 15-minute walk, and there's a tram stop within about 860 metres, which gives reasonable access to Sheffield city centre. The nearest major employment hub is around 15 minutes away. Broadband is a genuine strength: 100% gigabit coverage and zero properties falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 027 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're looking for. Sheffield 027 is genuinely affordable — median property prices around £131,000 and a very short path to a deposit — and it has a strong, diverse community feel. The trade-off is a high crime rate (around 130 per 1,000 residents annually) and a below-average proportion of Good or Outstanding schools nearby. For families on a budget who can research individual schools carefully, it can work well.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 027?
- Neighbourhood-level rent figures here are estimated by scaling from Sheffield city-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as directional. Sheffield is one of England's more affordable cities for renters, and Sheffield 027 — with a median property price of around £131,000 — sits at the affordable end of even that market. Around 24% of homes are privately rented and 38% are social housing, which keeps the private market competitive.
- Is Sheffield 027 safe?
- Crime runs at around 130 incidents per 1,000 residents per year — well above the UK average of roughly 80. The area is in the most deprived national decile, and crime and deprivation tend to correlate. It's worth checking the police.uk crime map for street-level detail, as conditions can vary considerably within a single neighbourhood boundary.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 027 to Sheffield city centre?
- There's a tram stop around 860 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk), which connects to Sheffield city centre. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.2 km away, or a 15-minute walk. Most residents still drive — 51.5% commute by car — but public transport is usable for city-centre trips. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 15 minutes.
- Who lives in Sheffield 027?
- Primarily families — nearly one in three residents is under 18, which is unusually high. The community is ethnically diverse, with 57% of residents born in the UK and a diversity index of 65.2. Tenure is split between owner-occupiers (38%), private renters (24%), and social housing tenants (38%). Degree-level qualifications are held by around one in five residents.
- What schools are near Sheffield 027?
- There are 36 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 2.6 km away. Given the high number of families in the area, it's worth checking individual school ratings and catchment areas on the Ofsted website before committing.
- How affordable is it to buy in Sheffield 027?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median property price is around £131,000, and the years-to-deposit figure is just 2.1 years — meaning a typical buyer could save a 10% deposit in a little over two years at median local earnings. It's one of the more accessible entry points into homeownership in Yorkshire.