City Pop. 495,821

Living in Sheffield: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sheffield is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Sheffield most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 26/100 against a town median of 88/100.

On healthcare specifically, Sheffield sits 8 points below the S1 district figure of 94/100. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Transport (88), lifestyle (86) and broadband (80) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see S1 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 19,714 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10,297 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Shoplifting 5,737 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4,829 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Public order 4,550 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 15,669 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 3,042 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 2,436 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 1,517 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
68
Green Space 89
Parks Ample 225
Sports Pitches Ample 301
Allotments Ample 52
Golf Courses Ample 13
Tennis Courts Ample 88
Bowling Greens Ample 59
Playgrounds Ample 172

Services

Schools
72
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 175 in area
11Outstanding126Good7Requires Improvement3Inadequate28Ungraded
  • Aston Fence Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Brightside Nursery Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Broomhall Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Malin Bridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Mercia SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Mosborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Oasis Academy WatermeadPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)Primary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Stannington Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The Rowan SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
86
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&Ein area
Rotherham General Hospital1.6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E1.6 mi
Hospital waitsSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
34 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,659 patients per GP
39dentists53pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8,893 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed4%Retired19.5%Student10%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership57.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Sheffield · 2026-27
A £1,673
B £1,952
C £2,231
D £2,510
E £3,068
F £3,626
G £4,183
H £5,020
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
88
Sheffield 0.3 mi
Darnall 1.9 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 3.4 mi
J34 M1 3.4 mi
J34 M1 3.9 mi
J33 M1 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
86
Pubs & Bars Ample 374
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 793
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 430
Retail Shopping Ample 2503
Takeaways Ample 585
Fitness Ample 126

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,275 2,574
Detached £390,000 330
Semi-detached £220,000 964
Terraced £200,000 882
Flat / Maisonette £146,000 398
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£132k £225k £321k £413k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Waverley and Catcliffe 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Highlane 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brinsworth 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ridgeway 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Treeton 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ecclesfield and Grenoside 65 4.7 mi away ⇄
Worrall 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dronfield 61 5.0 mi away ⇄
Oughtibridge 55 5.3 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Rotherham 57 5.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheffield a nice place to live?

Yes, Sheffield is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Sheffield is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sheffield?

Crime levels in Sheffield are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 60,796 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sheffield?

Among the top-rated schools in Sheffield are Aston Fence Junior and Infant School, Brightside Nursery Infant School and Broomhall Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 175 rated schools in Sheffield in total.

What are house prices like in Sheffield?

The current median house price in Sheffield is £210,275, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £200,000, flat £146,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 2,574 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sheffield in context

See where Sheffield ranks among the best places to live in South Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Sheffield

S1 64 ⇄
S10 77 ⇄
S11 77 ⇄
S12 63 ⇄
S13 61 ⇄
S14 62 ⇄
S17 58 ⇄
S18 58 ⇄
S2 67 ⇄
S20 59 ⇄
S3 65 ⇄
S35 60 ⇄
S4 65 ⇄
S5 66 ⇄
S6 71 ⇄
S60 58 ⇄
S61 56 ⇄
S7 78 ⇄
S8 70 ⇄
S9 61 ⇄
S95 59 ⇄
S96 59 ⇄
S97 55 ⇄
S98 64 ⇄
S99 59 ⇄

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