Sheffield
A green, university city in South Yorkshire
Sheffield is a large city in South Yorkshire on the edge of the Peak District, with two universities.
5,872
Sales, Last 12 Months
£217,000
Median Sale Price
Where people buy
Apartments are concentrated in the city centre and Kelham Island, a former industrial district now known for its bars and conversions. Ecclesall Road, Broomhill and Nether Edge are popular with students and young professionals, and the south-west of the city holds its most expensive suburbs, close to the Peak District.
What drives demand
Two large universities anchor the rental market, and the Advanced Manufacturing Park and the wider engineering sector bring skilled jobs. The city is known for its green space, with the Peak District on its doorstep, and has generally lower prices than many large English cities.
Practical points for overseas buyers
Check that any student-focused unit can be resold to ordinary buyers. Houses are generally freehold and flats leasehold. The 2% non-resident stamp duty surcharge applies across England.
Sheffield property prices
5,872
Sales in the last 12 months
£217,000
Median sale price
+7.4%
Change over about 3 years
Median sale price, by month
Sales per month
How Sheffield ranks
Each axis is its rank among English and Welsh districts (10 = top). A ranking of data, not a recommendation.
| Property type | Median sale price | Sales (12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £140,000 | 786 |
| Terraced | £192,000 | 1,896 |
| Semi-detached | £225,000 | 2,279 |
| Detached | £375,000 | 911 |
Compare Sheffield with
Median price, 2015 to 2025
Sheffield’s annual median rose 59% over the period, from £138,000 to £220,000. Its latest median is 25% below England & Wales (£290,000).
Prices by postcode district
The busiest parts of Sheffield over the last 12 months.
| Postcode | Median price | Sales | Flats |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6 | £224,100 | 843 | 11% |
| S8 | £250,000 | 632 | 11% |
| S10 | £321,250 | 526 | 21% |
| S35 | £227,250 | 512 | 8% |
| S5 | £165,000 | 441 | 5% |
| S11 | £385,000 | 410 | 19% |
| S12 | £183,500 | 374 | 7% |
| S20 | £205,000 | 372 | 5% |
| S2 | £180,000 | 356 | 17% |
| S13 | £184,750 | 294 | 8% |
49% of sales were leasehold, including 98% of flats. Check the lease length, ground rent and service charges before buying a leasehold home.
Sheffield: common questions
- How much does property cost in Sheffield?
- The median residential sale price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £217,000 across 5,872 sales. By property type: Flat £140,000, Terraced £192,000, Semi-detached £225,000, Detached £375,000.
- Are prices rising in Sheffield?
- The median sale price in the latest 180 days was down 0.9% on the previous 180 days. Short-term moves also reflect which homes happened to sell.
- How do Sheffield prices compare with the rest of England and Wales?
- The median sale price of £217,000 is 25% below the England and Wales median of £290,000.
- Which parts of Sheffield are busiest and cheapest?
- The busiest postcode districts in the 12 months to March 2026 were S6 (843 sales), S8 (632 sales), S10 (526 sales). Among districts with at least 20 sales, medians ranged from £107,499 in S4 to £436,000 in S17.
- Is property in Sheffield freehold or leasehold?
- 49% of sales in the 12 months to March 2026 were leasehold, including 98% of flats. Houses are usually freehold in England and Wales, and flats leasehold.
Source: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. England & Wales standard-price sales. The most recent months are left out because sales take time to register. Registered sales Mar 2025 to Mar 2026. Medians reflect which homes sold, not the value of any one home. Figures are estimates, not forecasts or advice. Past prices don’t predict future returns.
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