Norfolk Park
Sheffield 043 · 4 sub-areas · 8,155 residents
Sheffield 043 is a neighbourhood within Sheffield, home to around 8,200 people and sitting notably towards the more affordable end of the city's property market. The median house price here is around £159,000 — well below the national average. A high social-rented tenure share and strong greenspace access within a short walk define this corner of the city.
Norfolk Park is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 23 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Norfolk Park?
3 parks and 2 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; 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.
Norfolk Park in Sheffield
Living in Norfolk Park
Sheffield 043 has a distinctly community-focused character — around 40% of households here rent from social landlords, which is unusually high and gives the area a settled, mixed demographic feel quite different from the more transient private-rental pockets you find elsewhere in Sheffield. There's a tram stop within roughly 350 metres, which keeps the neighbourhood connected without needing a car for every journey.
On cost, this is one of the more affordable parts of Sheffield. The median property price sits at around £159,000, and getting together a deposit is achievable in roughly two and a half years on a typical local salary — one of the more realistic timelines you'll find anywhere in Yorkshire. Private renters make up just over a fifth of households, suggesting the area isn't dominated by the buy-to-let market.
Around 8,200 people live here, with a notably younger-than-average skew — nearly a third of residents are aged 18 to 34, and just under a quarter are under 18. That mix of young adults and families gives the area energy during the day and means local amenities tend to cater to a broad range of ages. The ethnic diversity index sits at around 50, reflecting a genuinely mixed community, with just over three-quarters of residents UK-born.
Practically speaking, the nearest major rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 22-minute walk — and the nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 22 minutes by public transport or car. Broadband is excellent: 100% of premises here can access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 043 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Affordability is a genuine strength — property prices average around £159,000 and deposit timelines are short. Greenspace is close, with around 82% of residents within a walkable distance of green areas. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly double the national average and a school quality picture that lags behind most of England.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 043?
- Precise neighbourhood-level rent data isn't published officially — our figures are estimated by scaling Sheffield council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Property here is among the more affordable in Sheffield, with a median house price of around £159,000, suggesting rents sit at the lower end of the city's range.
- Is Sheffield 043 safe?
- Crime runs at around 162 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is roughly double the UK national rate. The area sits in approximately the second deprivation decile nationally, and higher deprivation areas tend to see elevated crime rates. It's worth researching specific streets within the neighbourhood rather than treating the whole area as uniform.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 043 to Sheffield city centre?
- There's a tram stop within about 350 metres, making central Sheffield accessible without a car. The nearest mainline rail station is around 1.7 km away — roughly a 22-minute walk. Around 43% of residents drive to work, but the tram connection is a practical alternative for city-centre commutes.
- Who lives in Sheffield 043?
- A mixed community — notably younger than average, with nearly a third of residents aged 18 to 34 and a further 23% under 18. Around 40% of households are socially rented, which is high by Sheffield standards. The ethnic diversity index sits at around 50, reflecting a genuinely varied population.
- What schools are near Sheffield 043?
- There are 79 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice isn't lacking. However, only around 28% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 3.1 km away, so catchment planning matters here.
- How far is Sheffield 043 from Manchester?
- The rail journey to Manchester takes around 73 minutes by public transport. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in roughly 22 minutes by car or public transport. Around 28% of residents work from home, which reduces the daily commute pressure for many.