Borough Road Sheffield
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (S6), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34406137.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £118,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 1, F: 1).
- 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 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hillsborough Park, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tramways Medical Centre, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 262 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £88,500 | £88,500 | £88,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £27,500 | £27,500 | £27,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £29,950 | £29,950 | £29,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2023 | 8 S6 2AY | Other | £50,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 6 S6 2AY | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2020 | 4 S6 2AY | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2013 | 6 S6 2AY | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2010 | 2 S6 2AY | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 4 S6 2AY | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2006 | 6 S6 2AY | Terraced | £88,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 6 S6 2AY | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 6 S6 2AY | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 6 S6 2AY | Terraced | £27,500 | |
| 23 Apr 1998 | 4 S6 2AY | Terraced | £29,950 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (95% of about 860 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)
- 65-69 Hawksley Avenue Sheffield S6 2BD, permissioned (310 m)
- The Hillsborough Arcade And Site Of Former Old Blue Ball Public House, Middlewood Road And Bradfield Road, Sheffield S6 4HL, permissioned (350 m)
- NatWest 72 Middlewood Road Sheffield S6 4PB, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- HSBC 503 Langsett Road Sheffield S6 2LP, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 129 Middlewood Road And 1-7 Leader Road Sheffield S6 4HB, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Hei Moon 135 - 141 Middlewood Road Sheffield S6 4HB, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage Block At Limbrick Road Limbrick Road Sheffield S6 2PB, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- The Limbrick Health Centre (Hillsborough Health Centre), S6 2PE, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 62 m and 64 m above sea level (63 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 2AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S6 2BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Hillsborough | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hillsborough Park | 430 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Leppings Lane | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penistone Road/Burnell Road Owlerton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillsborough Interchange/H5 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons - Sheffield Hillsborough Penistone Rd Car Park Prebook | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tramways Medical Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest One Smile Dental | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northern General Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Bar Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 148 Bradfield Road Lloyds Bank | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillsborough Park 16 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Shirecliffe Allotment Gardens 1.5 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Weston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Burngreave Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oxspring Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Scraith Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Walkley Bank Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Moonshine Tank | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Rivelin Glen | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 26 |
21 of the street's 26 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rivelin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Malin Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walkley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wisewood Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oasis Academy Watermead | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swann Morton Ltd S6 2BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Old Crown S6 2DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Lily's Pork Stores S6 2DD | Manufacturers/packers | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Taco Bell S6 2GF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Dunkin S6 2GF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| The Hillsborough Club S6 2BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd S6 2BS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Harvest Energy Hillsborough S6 2BY | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Sette Colli Restorante S6 2BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre S6 2AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Sheffield Assay Office S6 2AN | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Panda Wok S6 2BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Sheffield Sports Stadium S6 2DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2023 |
| OEC S6 2DE | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Hillsborough Arena Sports S6 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broughton Road (108); On or near Owlerton Green (79); On or near Hawksley Mews (15); On or near Petrol Station (15); On or near Bradfield Road (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Burnell Road · Cheadle Street · Bradfield Road · Cannock Street · Burrowlee Road · Park View Road · Sedgley Road · Burrowlee Park Square · Hawksley Road · Lowther Road · Broughton Road · Bradfield 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.