Birley Vale Close Sheffield
6 addresses across 3 postcodes (S12), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34403764.
- 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 B; 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 Darnall, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jaunty Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 142 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Jaunty Springs Health Centre, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (48% of about 1,320 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)
- Gleadless Primary School, Hollinsend Road, S12 2EH, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage Site At Rear Of 30 To 48 Stanage Rise Sheffield S12 4SB, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| S12 2DB | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| S12 2AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S12 4WP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 142 m and 161 m above sea level (148 m on average); the ground rises about 19 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S12 2AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S12 2DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S12 4WP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Woodhouse 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Hollinsend | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| White Lane | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Gleadless Townend | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birley Moor Road/Birley Vale Avenue Frecheville | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sheffield Interchange/E6 Sheffield Centre | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-op Gleadless Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ridgeway Arms (Mosborough) evyve | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 57.9 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jaunty Springs Health Centre | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birley Moor Dental Care | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Sheffield Childrens Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Elm Tree Police Section Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Budgens Cashzone | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jaunty Park 12 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Jaunty Park 14 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollinsend Recreation Ground Allotment Gardens 9,580 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is City Road Cemetery, Sheffield, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west. 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 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Vale | Valley | 230 m north |
| Shire Brook Valley | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Wickfield Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Birley Spa Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Carr Forge Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Owlthorpe Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleadless Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Intake Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birley Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Birley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy City | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stradbroke Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prince Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Neighbourhood's Chef S12 4WA | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Seeds To Stars Nursery Limited S12 4WD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| The Hollin Bush S12 2EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Cygnet Cafe S12 4XT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Brackenfield Hall S12 4WU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Frecheville Community Centre S12 4XT | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| The Noah's Ark S12 2AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Frecheville Methodist Church S12 4XW | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wingfield Crescent (17); On or near Birley Vale Avenue (6); On or near Longstone Crescent (5); On or near Birley Vale Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility repair and maintenance works, 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- S12 2DB: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- S12 2AX: 2 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- S12 4WP: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wingfield Crescent · Birley Vale Avenue · Longstone Crescent · Fox Lane · Hollinsend Avenue · Quarry Vale Grove · Fox Lane View · Hollindale Drive · Wardlow Road · Jaunty Crescent · Wadsworth Road
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.