Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett
Sheffield 026 · 5 sub-areas · 10,468 residents
Sheffield 026 is a densely populated pocket of Sheffield with around 10,400 residents and a markedly different tenure mix from much of the city. Median house prices sit at roughly £182,000 — well below the national average — and over four in ten households rent from the social sector, making this one of Sheffield's most affordably housed neighbourhoods.
Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett is a commuter neighbourhood within Sheffield — train into Sheffield runs in around 28 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett?
The area is unusually green for its density — 7 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 13 restaurants and 3 pubs in five minutes; 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.
Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett in Sheffield
Living in Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe & Langsett
Sheffield 026 stands apart from much of Sheffield by its unusually high concentration of social housing — nearly 44% of households rent through the council or a housing association, compared to Sheffield's broader mix that leans more heavily private. That shapes everything from the demographic profile to the feel of the streets: this is a neighbourhood where settled, longer-term residents outnumber mobile young professionals, and where housing costs are genuinely low relative to the city around it.
Property prices reflect that picture. The median sale price is around £182,000, which is notably below Sheffield's overall median and a fraction of what comparable square footage would cost in Leeds or Manchester. Private renters — just under 28% of households — pay market rents in a Sheffield context, which already undercuts most English cities. The area isn't a stepping stone for buyers stretching themselves; it's a place where people plant roots.
The population skews young-to-middle: around a third of residents are aged 18–34, and just over a fifth are under 18, suggesting a significant share of young families and single-adult households — the latter make up 45% of all households, an unusually high figure. Ethnic diversity is above the Sheffield norm, with an ethnic diversity index of 56.6 and just 66% of residents born in the UK, pointing to established communities with international roots.
Greenspace is genuinely close: the nearest green space is under 210 metres away on average, and more than three-quarters of residents can walk to green space easily — a real asset given the density of the area. For connectivity, a tram stop is effectively on the doorstep at under 300 metres, giving quick access into the city centre without needing a car. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sheffield 026 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's affordable, has green space within easy walking distance, and a tram stop practically on the doorstep. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a lower share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding than you'd find elsewhere in Sheffield. Long-term residents tend to stay — the social housing concentration means this isn't a transient area.
- What is the rent in Sheffield 026?
- Our rent estimates for Sheffield 026 are scaled from city-level data using local sale prices — official figures only go down to council level. Median house prices sit around £182,000, well below Sheffield's broader average. Social housing covers 44% of households, meaning a large share of residents pay below-market rents. Private renters pay Sheffield market rates, which are competitive compared to most English cities.
- Is Sheffield 026 safe?
- Crime runs at around 118 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's higher than many Sheffield neighbourhoods and worth taking seriously when comparing options. Check the crime breakdown in the data widgets on this page to see which categories are driving the local rate before making a decision.
- What's the commute from Sheffield 026 to Sheffield city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is under 300 metres away, making the city centre easily reachable without a car or much planning. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2km away — about a 28-minute walk or a short tram ride. From Sheffield station, Manchester is around 79 minutes by rail and Birmingham around 89 minutes.
- Who lives in Sheffield 026?
- A mix of younger adults and families, with around a third of residents aged 18–34 and just over a fifth under 18. Nearly half of all households are single-person, and 44% of residents are in social housing, giving the area a more settled, community feel than Sheffield's more transient rental zones. Ethnic diversity is above the Sheffield average, with 34% of residents born outside the UK.
- What schools are near Sheffield 026?
- There are 72 schools within 2km of typical residents, so options are plentiful. Around 57% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3,750 metres away. Check Sheffield City Council's admissions portal for current catchment boundaries and up-to-date inspection grades.
- How affordable is buying a home in Sheffield 026?
- Very affordable by English standards. The median sale price is around £182,000, and typical buyers save a deposit in under three years — one of the lower deposit-to-income ratios you'll find in a major northern city. That said, 44% of homes are social housing and 28% are privately rented, so the owner-occupied stock is limited relative to the neighbourhood's size.