Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield 017 · 4 sub-areas · 6,175 residents
Sheffield 017 is a mixed residential neighbourhood within Sheffield, home to around 6,175 people. Median property prices sit at roughly £172,000 — well below the national average — and with a deposit reachable in under three years, it's one of the more accessible parts of the city for buyers. Crime rates run noticeably above the UK norm, which is the main trade-off to weigh.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 52 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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.
Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge in Sheffield
Living in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield 017 sits in the mid-range of what Sheffield offers — not the most polished corner of the city, but far from the most deprived either. The IMD decile of around 3.4 places it in the lower third nationally, so deprivation is a real feature of parts of the area, though the picture is uneven across streets and sub-areas. Green space is genuinely close: around 70% of residents can reach usable greenspace within a short walk, and the typical distance to the nearest patch is under 250 metres.
On property, the median sale price of roughly £172,000 is comfortably below what you'd pay in most southern English cities, and the years-to-deposit figure of 2.7 years makes this one of the more realistic entry points for first-time buyers within Sheffield. Around 55% of households own their home outright or with a mortgage — a majority, but not an overwhelming one — with about 31% in private rented accommodation and 13% in social housing.
Who lives here? The age spread is fairly broad. Young adults aged 18–34 make up just over a quarter of residents, while families with under-18s account for around 18% of the population. Nearly four in ten households are single-person — a higher share than you'd see in Sheffield's more family-dominated outer suburbs. Around a third of residents hold a degree-level qualification, slightly above the Sheffield average.
Practically speaking, the neighbourhood has a tram stop very close by — the nearest is under 450 metres away — which makes getting into the city centre without a car more realistic than in many outer Sheffield areas. The nearest mainline rail station is further out, roughly 4.4 km in a straight line, so for long-distance travel you'll need to factor in that leg. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the picture varies across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Property is affordable and green space is genuinely close — around 70% of residents are within a short walk of it. The tram connection is a practical plus. The trade-off is a crime rate well above the national average and an IMD deprivation score in the lower third nationally. Parts of the neighbourhood are more settled than others, so it's worth visiting specific streets before deciding.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 017?
- Rent figures at neighbourhood level are estimated by scaling Sheffield's city-wide ONS data using local sale prices. Median property sale prices here are around £172,000 — significantly below the national average — which typically translates to rents below the Sheffield city-wide average. Check current listings for live figures; the estimate is a guide rather than a precise number.
- Is Sheffield 017 safe?
- Crime runs at around 212 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly two and a half times the UK national rate of around 80. That's a real consideration, not a minor footnote. Rates vary across streets within the neighbourhood, so postcode-level checks are worth doing. The area's IMD deprivation score of 27 (decile 3.4) gives context for why the rate is elevated.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 017 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is under 450 metres away, making the city centre reachable by Supertram without needing a car. For longer journeys, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.4 km away. Around 41% of residents commute by car and 15% use public transport — so tram is well-used, but car remains the dominant mode.
- Who lives in Sheffield 017?
- A broad mix. Young adults aged 18–34 make up just over a quarter of residents, and single-person households account for nearly four in ten — higher than suburban Sheffield norms. Around 55% of households own their home. About a third of residents hold degree-level qualifications. It's not a student-dominated area but has a noticeable younger adult layer alongside settled owner-occupiers.
- What schools are near Sheffield 017?
- There are 58 schools within 2 km — plenty of choice in terms of quantity. Around 45% of those nearby are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.3 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted ratings and current catchment boundaries directly rather than relying on the area average.
- How long does it take to get from Sheffield 017 to Manchester by public transport?
- The public-transport journey to Manchester takes around 109 minutes. To London it's roughly 176 minutes by rail or bus. For local travel, the nearby tram stop is the more practical option — the mainline rail station is about 4.4 km away in a straight line.