Donovan Close Sheffield
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (S5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34406218.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £93,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 122 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southey Green Medical Ctr, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 137 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £69,500 | £69,000 | £70,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £50,250 | £48,500 | £52,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £17,950 | £17,950 | £17,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2020 | 3 S5 8TD | Terraced | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Aug 2020 | 2 S5 8TD | Semi-detached | £93,500 | |
| 14 Oct 2013 | 10 S5 8TD | Terraced | £77,350 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Sep 2010 | 3 S5 8TD | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 2 S5 8TD | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 3 May 2005 | 11 S5 8TD | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2004 | 2 S5 8TD | Semi-detached | £48,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2004 | 13 S5 8TD | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 11 S5 8TD | Semi-detached | £20,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1999 | 1 S5 8TD | Semi-detached | £17,950 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 (100% of about 710 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)
- Former Magnet Hotel, Southey Green Road, not permissioned (350 m)
- Ritz Social Club, Southey Green Road, Sheffield S5 8GX, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Musgrave Road, Shirecliffe, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- South Yorkshire Probation Service 365 Southey Green Road Sheffield S5 7QE, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Musgrave Road Housing Clearance Site (E3 and E4), (Shirecliffe 2), not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Collinson Road/Adrian Cres, Parson Cross, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5 8TD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S5 8TA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 122 m and 127 m above sea level (125 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 8TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S5 8TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Leppings Lane | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Middlewood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Hillsborough Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Donovan Road/Donovan Close Southey Green | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillsborough Interchange/H5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valet Parking Rotterdam Airport | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.4 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southey Green Medical Ctr | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southey Hill Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northern General Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police Training Centre | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Southey Green | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shirecliffe Allotment Gardens 1.5 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burngreave Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burngreave Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Scraith Wood | Wood | 320 m south-west |
| Moonshine Tank | Lake or reservoir | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Oxspring Dam | Lake or reservoir | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Roe Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Brush House Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Waterfall Clough | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Parkwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Watermead | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meynell Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mercia Northridge School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 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: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fox Hill Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbeyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Convenience Store S5 8QB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Springwood Residential Care Home S5 8TN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Southey News and Buzz S5 8QY | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Southey Social Club S5 7QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| The Forty Foot S5 8ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 May 2025 |
| Herries Lodge S5 8TT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Bean & Gone S5 7QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Farm Foods Ltd. S5 8NA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2017 |
| The Plaice S5 8BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Sodexo Ltd S5 8RN | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe Express S5 8BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Taste of China S5 8TT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Singhs Premier S5 8TT | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Shirecliffe Fish Bar S5 8TT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop S5 8BD | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Donovan Road (34); On or near Adkins Drive (22); On or near Donovan Close (19); On or near Adkins Road (12); On or near Barrie Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
Nearby streets
Galsworthy Road · Donovan Road · Barrie Drive · Adkins Drive · Morgan Road · Morgan Avenue · Barrie Road · Pollard Road · Adkins Road · Pollard Crescent · Galsworthy Avenue · Pollard Avenue
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.