Totley & Bradway
Sheffield 071 · 5 sub-areas · 7,888 residents
Sheffield 071 is a settled, largely owner-occupied corner of Sheffield with around 7,900 residents and a notably older age profile than most of the city. The median house price sits at around £383,000. With 80% of homes owned outright or with a mortgage, this is one of the most owner-occupied pockets in the city — a marked contrast to Sheffield's rental-heavy inner neighbourhoods.
Totley & Bradway is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 21 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Totley & Bradway?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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.
Totley & Bradway in Sheffield
Living in Totley & Bradway
This part of Sheffield feels distinctly suburban and unhurried. The housing stock skews towards larger family homes, and the demographic profile reflects that: over a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 21%, making this one of the older neighbourhoods in the city. That shapes the character — quieter streets, less transient population, a strong sense of settled community.
The cost of buying here is significantly higher than Sheffield's inner areas. A median house price of around £383,000 puts this well above what you'd find closer to the city centre, where terrace prices are typically much lower. Renters are in a minority — private renting accounts for only around 8% of households, which is unusually low even by Sheffield standards and a fraction of the national private rental share.
About 47% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is considerably above the Sheffield average and points to a professional, established community. The unemployment claimant rate sits at 4.4%, and the area scores a 7.2 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation decile scale — in the less deprived half of England. Crime runs at roughly 60 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is comfortably below the UK national rate of around 80.
For commuters, the nearest mainline rail station is approximately 1.2 km away — around a 15-minute walk — and the nearest major employment hub is about 20 minutes away. Nearly 40% of residents work from home, the highest mode share in the neighbourhood, while half commute by car. Public transport use is low at just over 4%. For a fuller picture of streets and sub-areas within Sheffield 071, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 071 a nice place to live?
- For settled owner-occupiers, particularly those in their 50s and 60s or approaching retirement, it's a strong choice. Crime is below the national average, deprivation is low, and the neighbourhood has a calm, established feel. It's less suited to young renters — private rental stock is thin at around 8% of homes, and the area skews older.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 071?
- Private renting is rare here — only about 8% of households rent privately, so supply is limited. Our rent estimates are scaled from city-level ONS data using local sale prices rather than direct observation. The median house price of around £383,000 gives a sense of the market level; expect rents to reflect that relative premium within Sheffield.
- Is Sheffield 071 safe?
- It's one of the safer parts of Sheffield. The crime rate runs at around 60 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a UK national rate of roughly 80. Low deprivation and a settled, owner-occupied population both contribute to that picture.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 071 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 20 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.2 km away — a 15-minute walk. Most residents drive (around 51%) or work from home (nearly 40%), with only around 4% using public transport for their commute.
- Who lives in Sheffield 071?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or over and another 21% are 50–64. Around 47% hold a degree-level qualification. It's a low-transience neighbourhood — 80% of homes are owner-occupied and the private rental share is just 8%.
- What schools are near Sheffield 071?
- There are 32 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 12% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 4.1 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted ratings and admissions catchments carefully before committing.
- How far is Sheffield 071 from Manchester?
- The public transport journey to Manchester takes around 61 minutes from the nearest mainline rail station, which is roughly 1.2 km away. Most residents commute by car rather than rail, so drive times will vary.