House prices in Sheffield
The median price paid for a home in Sheffield was £206,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,342 sales. House prices in Sheffield fell 1.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 17.7% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Sheffield was 3% higher than the median for Yorkshire and The Humber (£200,000). The average private rent in Sheffield was £931 a month in August 2026, 4.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Sheffield had 9.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Sheffield stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Sheffield had the 46th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+17.7%).
House prices in Sheffield
The median price paid in Sheffield was £206,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,342 sales, or £2,680 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | Yorkshire and The Humber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £375,000 | 765 | £3,483 | +2.7% | +13.6% | £350,000 |
| Semi-detached | £220,000 | 1,930 | £2,747 | 0.0% | +22.2% | £207,000 |
| Terraced | £185,000 | 1,842 | £2,373 | −2.4% | +14.6% | £155,000 |
| Flats | £140,000 | 805 | £2,422 | +3.6% | +29.6% | £130,000 |
Compared with Yorkshire and The Humber and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | £206,000 | −1.9% | +17.7% | £2,680 | −0.3% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £200,000 | 0.0% | +11.1% | £2,491 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Sheffield sold for a median £2,680 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% higher than the figure for Yorkshire and The Humber (£2,491).
Sheffield has the 64th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th highest of 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Its −1.9% change over the year is the 84th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest fall of 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Rents in Sheffield
The average private rent in Sheffield was £931 a month in August 2026, 4.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Sheffield are 35.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Sheffield has the 114th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd highest of 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber.
How many homes sell in Sheffield
4,819 homes were sold in Sheffield in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.83 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Sheffield were 7.3% up on the year before and 29.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 62nd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd fewest of 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Sheffield
The police recorded 57,122 crimes in Sheffield in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.6 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Sheffield fell 0.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 9.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.69 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.04 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.25 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.61 |
Sheffield has the 77th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th lowest of 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Sheffield
Sheffield is the 90th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 90th |
| Income | 98th |
| Employment | 112th |
| Education and skills | 114th |
| Health | 58th |
| Crime | 74th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 256th |
| Living environment | 103rd |
Broadband and mobile in Sheffield
94.1% of premises in Sheffield can get gigabit broadband and 98.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.3% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 73rd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
96.5% of premises in Sheffield get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Sheffield
In the year ending June 2025, 33,368 people moved to Sheffield from elsewhere in the UK and 37,645 moved away, a net loss of 4,277 (7.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Rotherham 2,091
- Leeds 1,115
- Doncaster 1,048
Most moved out to
- Rotherham 4,223
- Barnsley 1,674
- North East Derbyshire 1,473
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Sheffield
How much does a house cost in Sheffield?
The median price paid for a home in Sheffield was £206,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £375,000; semi-detached £220,000; terraced £185,000; flats £140,000.
Are house prices in Sheffield going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Sheffield fell 1.9%, and over five years it rose 17.7%. Across Yorkshire and The Humber prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Sheffield?
The average private rent in Sheffield was £931 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £690; 2 bed £840; 3 bed £967; 4+ bed £1,339.
Is Sheffield a safe place to live?
Sheffield had 9.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 77th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for Yorkshire and The Humber was 9.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Sheffield?
92.3% of premises in Sheffield can get full fibre and 94.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Barnsley 13 km
- Chesterfield 19 km
- Rotherham 19 km
- North East Derbyshire 20 km
- High Peak 21 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.