Parson Cross
Sheffield 009 · 7 sub-areas · 10,801 residents
Sheffield 009 is a residential part of Sheffield with around 10,800 people and a demographic profile that leans notably younger and more family-oriented than much of the city. Social housing makes up an unusually high share of the tenure mix here — over four in ten homes. Deprivation is significant, with the area sitting in the bottom decile nationally, though greenspace is close by and broadband coverage is excellent.
Parson Cross 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Parson Cross?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Parson Cross in Sheffield
Living in Parson Cross
Sheffield 009 stands apart from many of the city's more mixed-tenure neighbourhoods by the sheer concentration of social housing — roughly 41% of homes are socially rented, which is well above the Sheffield norm and shapes the character of the area considerably. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, giving it a genuinely family-heavy feel. Owner-occupation sits at around 49%, so it's not exclusively a rented area, but the private rental sector is thin at under 10%.
The deprivation picture is stark. An IMD score of 46.5 puts this area in the bottom decile nationally — that means it ranks among the most deprived neighbourhoods in England. That's worth knowing upfront. It doesn't mean the area is without merit, but it does mean public services, local employment, and household incomes are under more pressure here than in most parts of Sheffield.
Median resident salaries run to around £31,800 a year, roughly in line with the Sheffield average, which is a reminder that the deprivation index captures multiple dimensions beyond income alone. Unemployment claims stand at 4.4%, which is elevated compared to national norms. Around 16% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, noticeably below the national average.
The age profile skews young — nearly a quarter of the population is under 18, and just under a quarter are aged 18 to 34 — so this is an area with a lot of children and younger adults, with a smaller share of older retirees (15.7% aged 65 or over) than many suburban Sheffield neighbourhoods. Single-person households account for about 30% of all households, and couples with children represent around one in five.
Greenspace is genuinely accessible: the nearest green area is roughly 340 metres away on average, and around 40% of residents live within walkable distance of open space. For more on sub-areas and streets, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area has good greenspace access, strong broadband, and a family-heavy community feel. The trade-off is significant: it sits in the bottom national deprivation decile, crime runs well above average, and a lower share of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to the national benchmark.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 009?
- Private renting is a small part of this market — under 10% of homes are privately rented. Our rent estimates are scaled from local house prices, which have a median around £172,000. Expect rents to sit below the Sheffield city average as a result. Official per-neighbourhood rent data isn't published, so these figures are modelled estimates.
- Is Sheffield 009 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 141 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly 75% above the UK national rate. The area's deprivation profile (bottom 10% nationally) is a contributing factor. It's not the most crime-affected part of Sheffield, but it is elevated compared to the city and national averages.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 009 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is approximately 2.3 km away (straight-line), giving access to Sheffield's Supertram for city-centre trips. Most residents drive — around 64% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 4 km away. Public transport commuting is used by around 12% of residents.
- Who lives in Sheffield 009?
- Predominantly families and long-settled residents. Nearly a quarter of the population is under 18, and around 41% of homes are socially rented. Owner-occupation sits close to 50%. The degree-qualification rate is below average, and the area is relatively homogeneous — over 92% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Sheffield 009?
- There are 100 schools within 2 km of typical residents. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3,750 metres away. Families should map specific catchment zones carefully before moving here.
- Is Sheffield 009 affordable to buy in?
- Yes, by national standards. The median house price is around £172,000, and the estimated time to save a deposit is roughly 2.7 years — well below the national average. The area's deprivation profile keeps prices low, which does make it one of Sheffield's more accessible areas for first-time buyers.