Oughtibridge & Bradfield
Sheffield 008 · 6 sub-areas · 9,969 residents
Sheffield 008 is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood within Sheffield, home to around 9,970 people. It sits notably above the city's more transient inner areas in terms of stability — nearly eight in ten households own their home. The nearest greenspace is only around 350 metres away on average, and the area scores well on deprivation measures, placing in the top 30% nationally.
Oughtibridge & Bradfield is a mid-density neighbourhood of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. 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 Oughtibridge & Bradfield?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Oughtibridge & Bradfield in Sheffield
Living in Oughtibridge & Bradfield
Sheffield 008 reads as one of the city's more established residential patches — quiet, family-oriented, and a long way from the student-heavy inner neighbourhoods closer to the universities. The area's low deprivation score (IMD decile 7.1, comfortably above the national midpoint) and high owner-occupation rate set it apart from much of Sheffield's rental belt.
The cost picture here is shaped by the fact that most people own rather than rent — nearly 78% of households, compared to the city's more mixed tenure elsewhere. Just over 11% rent privately, which is low. Property values are the clearest pricing signal: the median sale price sits at around £278,000, which is competitive within Sheffield without being cheap. If you're buying, the deposit hurdle is about 4.4 years of median local salary — manageable by national standards.
Who lives here skews older and settled. Around 23% of residents are aged 50–64, and a further 20% are 65 or over — a notably mature age profile by city standards. Families with children are also well represented: couple-plus-children households make up nearly a quarter of all homes. By contrast, the 18–34 cohort accounts for only about 15% of the population, which is significantly lower than Sheffield's student and young-professional pockets. Almost 96% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index of 9.2 reflects a less diverse community than the city as a whole.
Day-to-day transport here is car-led: more than half of working residents drive to work (55%), and only around 4% use public transport for their commute. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.5 km away in straight-line terms — around an 80-minute walk, so in practice you're driving or getting a bus to it. Working from home is common: more than a third of residents (36%) work remotely, which partly explains why the public transport figure is so low. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 008 a nice place to live?
- It's one of Sheffield's more settled, family-friendly residential areas. Low crime, good greenspace access (typically within 350 metres), and high owner-occupation give it a stable, quiet character. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school Ofsted picture that falls well below the national average, so it suits those with cars and those willing to research specific school catchments.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 008?
- Because nearly 78% of homes are owner-occupied, the private rental market here is thin. Rental figures are estimated from city-level data scaled by local sale prices rather than a large local sample — treat them as approximate. For the most reliable comparison, check broader Sheffield rental listings alongside these estimates.
- Is Sheffield 008 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 59.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's low deprivation score and high owner-occupation tend to support lower crime rates, and that holds true here.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 008 to Sheffield city centre?
- Most residents drive — over 54% commute by car. Public transport use is low at around 4% of commuters. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.5 km away, so it requires a bus or drive to reach. Working from home is also common, with more than 36% of residents doing so.
- Who lives in Sheffield 008?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 43% of residents are aged 50 or above, and nearly 24% of households are couples with children. It's a low-turnover neighbourhood — only about 11% privately rent — with a degree-educated, largely UK-born population.
- What schools are near Sheffield 008?
- There are 20 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — a lower share than the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.4 km away. It's worth checking individual school catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a specific street.
- Is Sheffield 008 good for families?
- In some respects, yes — greenspace is close, crime is low, and the neighbourhood is stable and owner-occupied. The school Ofsted picture is the main caveat: fewer than half of nearby schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating, which is well below the national norm. Families prioritising school quality should research catchments closely.