Algar Close Sheffield
1 address across 1 postcode (S2), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34401082.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sheffield costs £2,510 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Arbourthorne Pond Local Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 189 to 191 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is East Bank Medical Centre, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 75 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sheffield in 2026-27: Band D £2,510 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,673 | £1,952 | £2,231 | £2,510 | £3,068 | £3,626 | £4,184 | £5,020 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (93% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Algar Place/Algar Road, not permissioned (70 m)
- Berners Place/ Berners Road Sheffield, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Beldon B, Norfolk Park, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of Former 132 To 180 Berners Road Sheffield S2 2BU, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Kenninghall Drive, Norfolk Park, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- The Byards Leap 51 Daresbury Drive Sheffield S2 2BJ, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Daresbury View Sheffield S2 2BE, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Daresbury Drive Maisonettes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 189 m and 191 m above sea level (190 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 2GL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Woodhouse 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Arbourthorne Road | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Spring Lane | 530 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Manor Top | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastern Avenue/Algar Road Arbourthorne | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sheffield Interchange/E6 Sheffield Centre | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Sheffield Manor Top Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 55.8 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Bank Medical Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Bank Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J M Summerfield And Associates | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Sheffield Childrens Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Elm Tree Police Section Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Northern Avenue | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arbourthorne Pond Local Park 3.2 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Norfolk Heritage Park 30 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,270 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Allotment Gardens 2.3 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 71 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is City Road Cemetery, Sheffield, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| City Road Cemetery, Sheffield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Norfolk Heritage Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Manor Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Brownell's Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| High Bank Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Gleadless Valley | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Acres Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sheffield: see them on the Sheffield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norfolk Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Prince Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bankwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sheffield College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Intake Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes Pizzas S2 2EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Nali Express S2 2EH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| St Leonards Community Church S2 2FH | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2023 |
| DJ's Sarnie Bar S2 2EJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Sheffield Foyer (Supported Living) S2 2JQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Sheffield Inclusion centre S2 2JQ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Family Shopper S2 2EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Mar 2025 |
| The Cooperative S2 2EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Leos Youth Club S2 2PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
| East Bank Pharmacy S2 2AG | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Taylor Shaw S2 2PJ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Arbourthorne Tenants and Residents Association S2 2AL | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Pearl Motors Ltd S2 2AF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2020 |
| Tiddlywinks Centre S2 3WP | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Dimensions UK S2 2BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Errington Avenue (29); On or near Eastern Avenue (17); On or near Errington Way (16); On or near Brimmesfield Road (10); On or near Algar Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 85% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 19% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 3% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- S2 2GL: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Algar Drive · Algar Place · Algar Road · Carlton Mews · Errington Avenue · Cradock Road · Brimmesfield Road · Northern Avenue · Errington Way · Brimmesfield Close · Paddock Close · Framlingham Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.