Ecclesfield South
Sheffield 006 · 5 sub-areas · 7,541 residents
Sheffield 006 is a residential area within Sheffield, home to around 7,500 people and notably more settled than many parts of the city. Around two-thirds of households here own their home, well above the city norm. Rent figures are estimated from local sale prices, but a typical property changes hands for around £205,000 — relatively affordable by national standards.
Ecclesfield South is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 53 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ecclesfield South?
3 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ecclesfield South in Sheffield
Living in Ecclesfield South
Sheffield 006 sits within one of Sheffield's more established residential pockets, with an age profile that's noticeably older than the city's student-heavy inner areas. Rather than the transient churn you get closer to the universities, this is a neighbourhood of long-term residents — over a fifth of the population is 65 or older, and the household mix leans heavily toward couples and settled singles.
The ownership rate tells the same story. Around 63% of households own their home outright or with a mortgage, and social housing accounts for a meaningful 27% of tenure — suggesting a mixed but stable community rather than a private rental revolving door. Private renters make up only around one in ten households, which is low for a major city.
In terms of cost, the median property sale price here is around £205,000, and a deposit-saving timeline of roughly 3.2 years is short by UK standards — a genuine plus for first-time buyers. Because official rent data doesn't go down to neighbourhood level, our rent estimates are scaled from local sale prices rather than directly observed, so treat those figures as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Greenspace is a real strength. Around 75% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space, with the nearest patch just over 200 metres away on average — better than most urban neighbourhoods. The area's deprivation index sits in the lower deciles nationally (around 3.8 out of 10), which flags it as one of the more deprived parts of Sheffield, and that's worth factoring into your decision. Unemployment claimant rates sit at around 4.4%, above the national average.
For getting around, most residents drive — nearly 65% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.2 km away. The nearest major employment hub is around 52 minutes away. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 006 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Sheffield 006 is a settled, owner-occupied area with good greenspace access — around 75% of residents can walk to green space easily. It's affordable and stable, but deprivation levels are relatively high nationally (bottom 40%), and school quality within catchment is below the national average. It suits families and older residents more than young professionals seeking nightlife or walkable city amenities.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 006?
- There's no directly observed rent figure for Sheffield 006 — our estimates are scaled from local property sale prices, with a median of around £205,000. Private renting is relatively uncommon here (around 10% of households), so rental supply is limited. For precise current asking rents, check live listings for the specific streets you're considering.
- Is Sheffield 006 safe?
- Crime runs at around 82 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, close to the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not a high-crime outlier, but the area sits in the more deprived third nationally, which tends to push acquisitive crime higher. Check police.uk for street-level data on the specific postcode you're looking at.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 006 to Sheffield city centre?
- Most residents here drive — about 65% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is around 3.2 km away (a short drive rather than a practical walk). Sheffield's Supertram is roughly 3.8 km away. The nearest major UK employment hub is about 52 minutes by public transport. If you're commuting into Sheffield city centre daily without a car, factor in bus routes carefully.
- Who lives in Sheffield 006?
- Predominantly long-term, settled residents — a high proportion are homeowners (around 63%), and over a fifth are aged 65 or older. Social housing accounts for about 27% of tenure, suggesting a mixed but stable community. The area is one of Sheffield's less ethnically diverse neighbourhoods, with around 95.5% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Sheffield 006?
- There are 70 schools within 2 km of a typical resident in Sheffield 006, so physical access to schooling is not an issue. However, only around 52% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 4 km away. Check individual school Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries before making decisions based on schooling.
- Is Sheffield 006 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly qualities — good greenspace access, strong owner-occupation, and a settled community feel. The under-18 population of 20% confirms families do live here. The main hesitation is school quality: only around half of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, so you'd want to research specific catchments carefully.