Greenhill & Lowedges
Sheffield 069 · 4 sub-areas · 6,612 residents
Sheffield 069 is a mid-city Sheffield neighbourhood with around 6,600 residents and a notably high proportion of social housing — nearly two in five households rent from the council or a housing association. Median property prices sit at roughly £199,000, and the area sits at the more affordable end of the Sheffield market. It's a predominantly residential patch with a broad age spread and strong family presence.
Greenhill & Lowedges is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 31 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Greenhill & Lowedges?
2 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Greenhill & Lowedges in Sheffield
Living in Greenhill & Lowedges
Sheffield 069 sits within one of the UK's larger cities and feels distinctly working-class in character — owner-occupation and social renting account for the overwhelming majority of tenure here, with private renting playing a smaller role than you'd find in many urban neighbourhoods. Almost two in five households live in social housing, which shapes the streetscape and the community feel: quieter, more settled, less transient than the student-heavy zones closer to Sheffield city centre.
On cost, the area is competitive by Sheffield standards. Median house prices run at around £199,000, and with a years-to-deposit figure of just over three years, this is one of the more accessible parts of the city for buyers saving a deposit. Renters in the private market benefit from a relatively thin rental stock — only around one in eight households rents privately — which can mean less choice, but prices reflect that affordability context.
The population of 6,600 spans a fairly even age range. Under-18s make up nearly a quarter of residents, which signals a solid family presence, and there's a meaningful share of older residents too — around 18% are 65 or over. Single-person households are common at close to 38%, reflecting the mix of older settled residents and working-age singles. The degree-qualification rate, at just under 27%, sits below the national average, consistent with the area's blue-collar economic character.
Deprivation is a real factor here. The IMD score of 41.1 and a decile of 2.7 place this neighbourhood among the more deprived parts of England — something to factor in when thinking about local services and investment over time. Greenspace is a relative bright spot: the nearest green area is typically only around 355 metres away, and over a third of residents live within walkable distance of open space.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 069 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is affordable, has a settled family character, and greenspace is close by — typically within 355 metres. The trade-off is that it's among the more deprived neighbourhoods in England by the IMD measure, and crime runs above the national average. If you're buying on a tight budget in Sheffield, it offers genuine value; if school quality or crime rates are your main concern, look carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 069?
- Private rental stock is thin here — only around 12% of households rent privately — so choice is limited. Our rent estimates are scaled from local sale prices rather than direct survey data. Median property prices sit at around £199,000, with a years-to-deposit figure of just over three years, making this one of Sheffield's more accessible areas. Social housing accounts for nearly 40% of households and is the dominant rental option.
- Is Sheffield 069 safe?
- Crime runs at around 126 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's deprivation level — it sits in decile 2.7 nationally — is a factor. It's worth checking street-level crime data for specific streets rather than relying on the neighbourhood average, as conditions vary considerably within any area of this size.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 069 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 2 km away — roughly a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. Most residents drive: around 52% commute by car, while 14% use public transport. Just under a quarter work from home, which is high and reflects decent broadband infrastructure — the area has 100% gigabit coverage.
- Who lives in Sheffield 069?
- It's a mixed-age, predominantly working-class neighbourhood. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and single-person households make up close to 38% of homes. Owner-occupiers and social tenants each make up large shares. Around 89% of residents were born in the UK, making this a less ethnically diverse area than Sheffield's inner city. The degree-qualification rate sits at just under 27%.
- What schools are near Sheffield 069?
- There are 34 schools within typical catchment distance, so supply isn't the issue. Around 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.2 km away. Families should research specific catchment boundaries carefully and plan transport accordingly.
- How deprived is Sheffield 069?
- It's among the more deprived neighbourhoods in England. The IMD score is 41.1, placing it in deprivation decile 2.7 — meaning it falls in roughly the most deprived quarter of neighbourhoods nationally. This feeds through into school ratings, crime levels, and local investment. The unemployment claimant rate stands at 4.4%.