Dryden Way Sheffield
62 addresses across 4 postcodes (S5), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34406224.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £33,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 46 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 41, D: 3).
- 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 Meadowhall, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m 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 119 to 126 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 62 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Green Cross Group Practice, about 380 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £33,500 | £33,500 | £33,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £32,975 | £29,950 | £36,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £19,995 | £19,995 | £19,995 |
| 2000 | 1 | £22,000 | £22,000 | £22,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £27,000 | £27,000 | £27,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2018 | 27 S5 8HD | Flat or maisonette | £38,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 27 S5 8HD | Flat or maisonette | £33,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Nov 2010 | 27 S5 8HD | Flat or maisonette | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Aug 2006 | 5 S5 8HD | Terraced | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2004 | 67 S5 8HD | Flat or maisonette | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 5 S5 8HD | Terraced | £29,950 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jan 2002 | 27 S5 8HD | Terraced | £19,995 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2000 | 67 S5 8HD | Flat or maisonette | £22,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 67 S5 8HD | Flat or maisonette | £27,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
46 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (46). Built: 1950-1966 (39); 1967-1975 (6); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (35); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 1,370 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 (210 m)
- Ritz Social Club, Southey Green Road, Sheffield S5 8GX, not permissioned (260 m)
- 'Lytton' (Land Opposite 29 To 45 Lytton Ro) Sheffield S5 8AX, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- AutoMoney 253 Halifax Road Wadsley Bridge Sheffield S6 1AD, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Falstaff Sites CDEF OPQR Buchanan Road, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Collinson Road/Adrian Cres, Parson Cross, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- South Yorkshire Probation Service 365 Southey Green Road Sheffield S5 7QE, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Buchanan Cresc/ Adlington Rd (C1 & C2) Parson Cross Masterplan Area (Adlington), permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
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 9 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 8HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| S5 8HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S5 8HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S5 8HA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 62 addresses are between 119 m and 126 m above sea level (122 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 8HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S5 8HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S5 8HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S5 8HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Leppings Lane | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Middlewood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southey Green Road/Dryden Way | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillsborough Interchange/H5 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valet Parking Rotterdam Airport | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.1 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Cross Group Practice | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southey Hill Dental Surgery | 290 m |
| Hospital | Northern General Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police Training Centre | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Southey Green | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burngreave Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.8 km (1.7 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 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Scraith Wood | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Moonshine Tank | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Oxspring Dam | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Birley Edge | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Brush House Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Waterfall Clough | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 49 | 62 |
13 of the street's 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meynell Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 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 |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Watermead | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Mercia Northridge School | Secondary | 11–16 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (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 |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fox Hill Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Mansel Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Yewlands Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Social Club S5 7QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| The Plaice S5 8BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe Express S5 8BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Chilypep S5 8BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Southey Youth Club S5 8BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-op Convenience Store S5 8QB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Southey News and Buzz S5 8QY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Farm Foods Ltd. S5 8NA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2017 |
| The Sweet Shop S5 8BD | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Kals Budgens - Parson Cross Post Office S5 8NP | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Bean & Gone S5 7QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gills Stores S5 8NP | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2020 |
| New Wok Master Takeaway S5 8NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Galaxy Pizza S5 8NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Nayabs S5 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dryden Way (64); On or near Southey Green Road (31); On or near Galsworthy Avenue (29); On or near Dryden Avenue (27); On or near Dryden Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 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 | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- S5 8HD: 39 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- S5 8HE: 20 addresses
- S5 8HG: 2 addresses of 53 in the postcode
- S5 8HA: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dryden Avenue · Pollard Road · Hilltop Green · Galsworthy Avenue · Pollard Crescent · Kyle Close · Dryden Drive · Pollard Avenue · Wordsworth Drive · Dryden Road · Wordsworth Avenue · Kyle Crescent
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.