Southey Green East
Sheffield 015 · 5 sub-areas · 8,621 residents
Sheffield 015 is a predominantly residential neighbourhood within Sheffield, home to around 8,600 people. With a median property price of roughly £135,000, it sits well below the national average — making it one of the more affordable corners of the city. Over four in ten residents own their home, but social housing makes up a notably large share of the tenure mix here.
Southey Green East is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 50 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Southey Green East?
3 parks and 1 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; 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.
Southey Green East in Sheffield
Living in Southey Green East
Sheffield 015 sits firmly in the more affordable part of the city, and the numbers reflect that clearly. Property prices have a median around £135,000, and a typical household can save a deposit in just over two years — far quicker than most UK cities. It's the kind of neighbourhood where working families have put down roots, and the area has a settled, community feel that distinguishes it from Sheffield's more transient student-heavy districts.
The cost picture here is one of the most accessible in Yorkshire. Social renting accounts for around 46% of all households — well above the Sheffield average — which points to a strong council and housing-association presence. Private renting is comparatively low at around 11%, so if you're looking to buy rather than rent, competition from investors is less intense than in the city centre.
The population skews toward families and younger residents. Over a quarter of people here are under 18, and single-person households make up just over a quarter of homes. The ethnic diversity index sits at 35, indicating a more ethnically varied community than many parts of outer Sheffield, with around 88% of residents UK-born. The degree-qualification rate is relatively low at under 17%, reflecting a working-class character that's more practical than professional.
The nearest tram stop is roughly 2.3 km away and the nearest mainline rail station is around 3.9 km, so most residents drive. Around 54% of commuters use a car, with only about 15% relying on public transport. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 49 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific parts of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 015 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — median property prices are around £135,000 and deposits are achievable in just over two years. The neighbourhood has a stable, family-oriented feel with a strong social-housing presence. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and lower Ofsted ratings for nearby schools compared to national norms.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 015?
- Precise rent data at neighbourhood level isn't published officially — our figures are estimated by scaling Sheffield's city-level ONS data using local sale prices. Based on that, rents here are below the Sheffield average. Private rentals are relatively scarce, with social housing making up nearly half of all tenancies.
- Is Sheffield 015 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 132 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — above the UK national average of roughly 80. The area ranks among the most deprived 2% of English neighbourhoods, which correlates with higher crime rates. It's a lived-in, family community rather than a no-go area, but the elevated rate is worth factoring in when weighing up the area.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 015 to Sheffield city centre?
- Around 54% of residents commute by car, which reflects the limited walking distance to public transport. The nearest tram stop is roughly 2.3 km away and the nearest mainline rail station about 3.9 km. The nearest major employment hub is around 49 minutes away by public transport or car. Most residents drive for day-to-day journeys.
- Who lives in Sheffield 015?
- Mostly working families — over a quarter of the population is under 18, and nearly half of households are in social housing. Single-person households make up around 28%. The community is ethnically varied, with around 88% UK-born. It's a working-class area with a below-average degree share and median salaries around £31,800 a year.
- What schools are near Sheffield 015?
- There are 93 schools within typical catchment distance, so choice isn't an issue. However, only around 42% are rated Good or Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.4 km away. It's worth checking individual catchment boundaries directly with Sheffield City Council before making decisions based on proximity.
- How affordable is Sheffield 015 compared to the rest of Sheffield?
- It's among the more affordable parts of the city. The median property price is around £135,000, and a typical household can save a deposit in just over two years — a timeline that's competitive even by northern English standards. Social housing accounts for nearly half of all tenancies, keeping the overall cost of living in the area lower than the Sheffield average.