Handsworth South
Sheffield 037 · 4 sub-areas · 6,339 residents
Sheffield 037 is a residential area of Sheffield, home to around 6,300 people and skewed noticeably older than much of the city. Property here has a median sale price of around £203,000, and most residents own their homes outright. With a commute to Sheffield city centre of roughly 21 minutes to the nearest major job hub, it's well-connected without being inner-city.
Handsworth South is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 22 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Handsworth South?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Handsworth South in Sheffield
Living in Handsworth South
Sheffield 037 sits further along the age curve than most parts of the city. Over a fifth of residents are 65 or older, and another fifth are 50 to 64 — so this is largely settled, mature territory rather than a zone of student lets and young professional flatshares. One-person households account for nearly a third of all homes here, reflecting a mix of older singles and empty-nesters.
Owner-occupation is dominant — around two in three homes are owned, well above typical urban norms. Private renting covers only about one in ten properties, which keeps rental stock limited and tends to push up prices for what does come onto the market. Social housing accounts for roughly one in five homes, a meaningful share that points to pockets of more mixed tenure.
Crime runs at around 108 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80. That's worth bearing in mind, though neighbourhood-level crime figures can reflect reporting patterns as much as raw risk — and the area's higher average age and high owner-occupation rate tend to correlate with more stable communities.
Greenspace is genuinely close — the nearest is under 510 metres away on average, which is well within a comfortable walk. Broadband is 100% gigabit-capable with zero connections below the universal service obligation, so working from home is technically painless. Around one in five residents already works from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 037 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with good greenspace access and excellent broadband. The age profile skews older, so it suits families and established residents more than young professionals or students. Crime is above the national average, which is worth factoring in, but the stable community mix can offset some of that in practice.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 037?
- Private rental stock is limited here — only about one in ten homes is privately rented. Our neighbourhood-level rent figures are estimates scaled from sale prices, since official data only covers Sheffield as a whole. The median property sale price sits around £203,000, suggesting rents sit in the more affordable range for Sheffield.
- Is Sheffield 037 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 108 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not the highest-crime part of Sheffield, but it's not the lowest either. The high owner-occupation rate and older demographic tend to correlate with more stable, lower-turnover streets in practice.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 037 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 21 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.5 km away — roughly an 18-minute walk. Most residents commute by car (around 63%), with only about 8% using public transport day-to-day. About one in five works from home, helped by 100% gigabit broadband coverage.
- Who lives in Sheffield 037?
- Mostly settled, older residents — over 42% are aged 50 or older, and the 65-plus group is the single largest age bracket. Two-thirds own their homes. It's a relatively homogeneous area by Sheffield standards, with about 93% of residents UK-born. One-person households make up nearly a third of all homes, reflecting a mix of older singles and empty-nesters.
- What schools are near Sheffield 037?
- There are 44 schools within typical catchment distance, so options are plentiful. However, only around 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.6 km away. Families should check catchment boundaries carefully before making decisions based on proximity alone.
- How long is the train to Manchester from Sheffield 037?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 76 minutes away. London takes approximately 144 minutes and Birmingham around 86 minutes. The nearest mainline station is about 1.5 km from the neighbourhood — roughly an 18-minute walk.