Firth Park
Sheffield 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,452 residents
Sheffield 013 is a predominantly residential area of Sheffield with around 8,400 residents, notable for its high concentration of social housing — over half of households rent from the council or a housing association. Median house prices run around £133,000, well below the Sheffield average, and the nearest major employment centre is roughly 30 minutes away.
Firth Park is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 33 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 Firth Park?
3 parks and 1 playgrounds 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.
Firth Park in Sheffield
Living in Firth Park
Sheffield 013 sits firmly in the more affordable end of the city's housing market. With a median sold price of around £133,000, this is a neighbourhood where homeownership is genuinely within reach — it takes an estimated 2.1 years to save a typical deposit, one of the shortest timelines in Sheffield. The area is defined less by a buzzing high street than by its strong community character: this is largely a place where people live long-term, not one where young professionals pass through.
The cost picture here is unmistakably budget-friendly by Sheffield standards, let alone national ones. Private renting accounts for only around 14% of tenures — much lower than the city norm — so the private rental market is thin, but affordable when available. Just over a third of households own their home outright or with a mortgage.
The people who live here skew noticeably younger than Sheffield as a whole: more than a quarter of residents are under 18, pointing to a strong family presence. Single-person households are also common, at around 34%. The degree-holder share at roughly 20% sits below the city's graduate-heavy average, which in turn keeps the neighbourhood grounded and practical rather than gentrifying. Unemployment, at a claimant rate of 4.4%, is above the national average — a reflection of the area's deprivation profile, which sits in the most deprived decile nationally.
Greenspace is a genuine bright spot: 92% of residents are within easy walking distance of parks or green areas, with the nearest just 177 metres from the average home. For those who can't or don't drive, public transport accounts for about one in five commutes — reasonable for an outer Sheffield neighbourhood, though just over half of residents travel by car. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Green space is excellent — 92% of residents are within easy walking distance of parks — and it's one of Sheffield's most affordable areas to buy into, with a median house price around £133,000. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a school quality profile that's well below the national average. It suits long-term residents and families on tighter budgets more than young professionals or those prioritising top-rated schools.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 013?
- Private rental supply is limited here — only around 14% of homes are privately let, compared to higher shares in central Sheffield. Our rent estimates are scaled from city-level data using local sale prices rather than directly observed figures. Median house prices sit around £133,000, which gives a sense of the area's position at the affordable end of Sheffield's market.
- Is Sheffield 013 safe?
- Crime runs at around 137 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood sits in the most deprived decile in England, and that deprivation tends to correlate with higher crime rates. It's not unusually dangerous in a dramatic sense, but it's worth comparing against neighbouring areas if safety is a key concern.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 013 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 30 minutes away. The nearest rail station is approximately 2,400 metres away — a short bus ride or about 30 minutes on foot. Just over half of residents travel by car, and around one in five use public transport. Sheffield's tram network has a stop roughly 2,300 metres away, which may be a practical option depending on your exact address.
- Who lives in Sheffield 013?
- Mainly long-term, family-oriented residents — over a quarter of the population is under 18, and more than half of households are in social housing. It's not a neighbourhood that attracts a large transient or graduate population; the degree-holder share is around 20%, below Sheffield's city-wide average. Single-person households make up about a third of homes.
- What schools are near Sheffield 013?
- There are 86 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,900 metres away. If school quality is a deciding factor, it's worth using Sheffield City Council's school finder to check specific options and current Ofsted ratings before committing to the area.
- Is Sheffield 013 a deprived area?
- Yes — the neighbourhood sits in the most deprived decile in England, with an IMD score of 59.4. That's reflected across several indicators: higher-than-average unemployment (4.4% claimant rate), a below-average degree-holder share, and a crime rate roughly 70% above the national average. It's also why house prices and likely rents are significantly lower than in other parts of Sheffield.