Sharrow
Sheffield 040 · 5 sub-areas · 9,953 residents
Sheffield 040 is a densely populated pocket of Sheffield with around 9,950 residents and a distinctly young demographic — over half the population is aged 18 to 34. Property prices sit well below the national average, with a median sale price of around £184,000. The area has a notably high proportion of private renters and a strong work-from-home presence, setting it apart from much of the rest of the city.
Sharrow is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 20 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Sharrow?
The area is unusually green for its density — 8 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's a serious food scene on the doorstep — 66 restaurants and lots of variety within a five-minute walk; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Sharrow in Sheffield
Living in Sharrow
Sheffield 040 has the feel of a neighbourhood shaped by its student and young-professional population. More than half of residents are aged 18 to 34 — that's a striking figure, and you feel it in the tenure mix: nearly half of all households rent privately, which is well above the Sheffield norm. The area isn't a typical family suburb; it's dense, transient in the best sense, and built around people at an earlier stage of life.
On cost, the median property price here is around £184,000 — well below the national average and accessible by Sheffield's already-affordable standards. If you're saving for a deposit, the data suggests you'd need roughly three years of saving to get there, which is genuinely competitive. The ownership rate is low at around 23%, reflecting how many residents are here for a phase of life rather than putting down permanent roots.
The population is notably mixed. An ethnic diversity index of 55 puts it among the more diverse parts of Sheffield, and around 28% of residents were born outside the UK. Social housing accounts for about 28% of tenure — a significant share that sits alongside the private rental majority. Around 37% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, pointing to the graduate-heavy character of the area.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6 km away — about a 20-minute walk. A metro stop is closer, at around 1.2 km. Nearly a third of residents commute by car, while just under 12% use public transport — perhaps lower than you'd expect given the connectivity. The notably high work-from-home share, at nearly 29%, suggests a meaningful chunk of residents don't commute at all. Broadband here is fully gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 040 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you're young, renting, and want an affordable, diverse neighbourhood with good broadband and reasonable rail links, it works well. The trade-off is a crime rate well above the national average and a relatively low share of highly-rated nearby schools. It suits people at an early life stage more than families settling long-term.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 040?
- Rent figures for this specific neighbourhood are estimated by scaling Sheffield's city-level data using local sale prices — official rent data doesn't go below council level. With a median property price of around £184,000, this sits at the more affordable end of the Sheffield market. Nearly half of residents rent privately, so there's a good supply of rental stock.
- Is Sheffield 040 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 141 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly 75% above the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood sits in deprivation decile 3.7, which correlates with elevated crime risk. It's not the most dangerous part of Sheffield, but it's not among the quieter parts either. Checking street-level crime data for specific streets before committing is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 040 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 20 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.6 km away on foot — roughly a 20-minute walk. A metro or tram stop is a little closer at around 1.2 km. Nearly a third of residents drive, and a significant share work from home entirely.
- Who lives in Sheffield 040?
- Predominantly young adults — over half the population is aged 18 to 34, and nearly 43% of households are single-person. Private renters make up almost half the neighbourhood. Around 37% of residents hold degree-level qualifications, and 28% were born outside the UK, giving the area a notably international, student-and-graduate character.
- What schools are near Sheffield 040?
- There are 101 schools within a 2 km radius, so options aren't scarce. However, only around 30% of those are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just over 2 km away. Families should check specific catchment areas and up-to-date Ofsted reports before deciding.
- How long is the train journey from Sheffield 040 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 70 minutes from Sheffield. Birmingham takes roughly 80 minutes and London around 140 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.6 km from the neighbourhood — a 20-minute walk or a short bus or taxi ride.