Emerson Drive Sheffield
9 addresses across 1 postcode (S5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34405599.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 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 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 Meadowhall, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Longley Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elm Lane Surgery, about 270 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £93,225 | £92,950 | £93,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £37,950 | £37,950 | £37,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2024 | 1 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2023 | 1 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2020 | 5 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2020 | 8 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2019 | 2 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £76,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 1 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £107,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2017 | 6 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2014 | 6 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2007 | 2 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £92,950 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 6 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £93,500 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 1 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 27 Jul 2005 | 2 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £83,500 | |
| 2 May 2001 | 1 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £37,950 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 2 S5 7SZ | Semi-detached | £42,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 B (53% of about 750 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)
- Site Of Parson Cross Training Centre Buchanan Road Sheffield S5 8AL, permissioned (300 m)
- South Yorkshire Probation Service 365 Southey Green Road Sheffield S5 7QE, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Collinson Road/Adrian Cres, Parson Cross, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of Carpet Mill, Barnsley Road, Sheffield, S5 0QJ, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Falstaff Sites CDEF OPQR Buchanan Road, permissioned (760 m (0.5 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 9 addresses are between 127 m and 131 m above sea level (130 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 7SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elm Lane/Emerson Drive Longley | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillsborough Interchange/H5 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Valet Parking Rotterdam Airport | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.1 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elm Lane Surgery | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parson Cross Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southey Hill Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Northern General Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Sheffield North East Police Team | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest RKY Foods Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longley Park 28 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,030 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parson Cross Park 25 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,220 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burngreave Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south. 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 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brush House Hill | Hill | 370 m south-east |
| Moonshine Tank | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Roe Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Scraith Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Hinde Common Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Lady Clough | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 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 |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy | 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 |
| Hucklow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hartley Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Watermead | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Hatfield Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Firth Park | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 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 |
| Monteney Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mercia Northridge School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Court Nursing Home S5 7TW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Grahams S5 7TW | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2020 |
| UK Pizza & Kebab S5 7SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Premier Convenience Store S5 7SD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2017 |
| A1 Pizza & Grill S5 7SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Timmy's S5 7SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Elim Pentecostal Church S5 8AP | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Shanghai S5 8AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Aash Supermarket S5 8AL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Emerson Crescent (74); On or near Emerson Drive (53); On or near Crowland Road (33); On or near Cliffe House Road (12); On or near Elm Lane (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 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
- S5 7SZ: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Emerson Crescent · Cliffe House Road · Crowland Road · Elmfield Avenue · Lindsay Road · Campion Place · Far View Road · Masters Road · Kinder Gardens · Crest Road · Crowder Crescent · Hereward 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.