Esperanto Place Sheffield
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (S1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34401472.
- 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 14% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Street Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Clover City Practice, about 120 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 64% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2,113 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (38% of about 2,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, City Centre. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- HEAD POST OFFICE AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Mecca Bingo Flat Street Sheffield S1 2BA, not permissioned (40 m)
- 40-50 Castle Square Sheffield S1 2GF, permissioned (50 m)
- Former Head Post Office Fitzalan Square Sheffield S1 1AB, permissioned (70 m)
- 50 High Street City Centre Sheffield S1 1QH, permissioned (110 m)
- 51-57 High Street And Second Floor Of 59-73 High Street, permissioned (120 m)
- 2 Haymarket And 5-7 Commercial Street Sheffield S1 1PF, not permissioned (130 m)
- Former Roxy Nightclub and Odeon Cinema, Arundel Gate, not permissioned (150 m)
- 35-37 High Street And 5 High Court City Centre Sheffield S1 2GA, permissioned (160 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026 to 26 October 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC, Permanent reinstatement, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (major works)
- 15 September 2026 to 16 September 2026: BT, Permanent reinstatement, priority working, on the footway (minor works)
- 5 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: BT, Remedial works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 2AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| S1 2BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S1 2GF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| S1 2PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 64 m and 66 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 2AZ | 88% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| S1 2BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S1 2GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S1 2PN | 14% | 14% | 14% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Castle Square | 110 m |
| Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge | 120 m | |
| Cathedral | 270 m | |
| Bus stops | 48 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 101 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Flat Street/Fitzalan Square Sheffield Centre | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sheffield Interchange/C1 Sheffield Centre | 200 m |
| Car parks | 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 54.3 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clover City Practice | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portman Dental & Implant Clinic | 280 m |
| Hospital | Sheffield Childrens Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Snig Hill Police Station | 290 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Street Park 2.7 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,960 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2,370 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Park Rifles Allotment Gardens 1.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sheffield United Gas Light Company Offices, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north-east. 185 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 18 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United Gas Light Company Offices | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north-east |
| Old Queens Head Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m south-east |
| Lyceum Theatre | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south-west |
| Cathedral Church of St Marie | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m south-west |
| Buried remains of the former Marshall’s Millsands steelworks | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Remains of the former tool steelworks at Bower Spring | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Monument Grounds, Sheffield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Remains of the former Doncaster Street Steelworks including the standing structure of a cementation furnace | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Weston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Woodside | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Sharrow Vale | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Mill Leat | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Wood Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre | Secondary | 13–19 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Sheffield College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | All-through | 2–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Broomhall Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Byron Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hygge Cafe at Sugarcube S1 2AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Tank Nightclub S1 2PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Genting Club Sheffield S1 2PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Select N Save S1 2PN | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Mecca Bingo Club S1 2BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Central News S1 2AZ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2020 |
| 400 Degree Celsius S1 2GF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Poundland PLC S1 2GF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Sheffield Hallam University Institute of Arts S1 2AY | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Admiral S1 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| The Chakra Lounge S1 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited S1 1QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Bismillah News S1 2PP | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| The Mulberry Club S1 2PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ponds Forge Int. Sports Centre S1 1AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 569 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 422 |
| Shoplifting | 290 |
| Public order | 261 |
| Other theft | 129 |
| Drugs | 114 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 |
| Robbery | 61 |
| Theft from the person | 52 |
| Burglary | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 25 |
| Other crime | 24 |
| Bicycle theft | 24 |
| Possession of weapons | 24 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East Parade (469); On or near Shopping Area (415); On or near High Street (412); On or near Angel Street (182); On or near George Street (100).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 84% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 10% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 90% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 64% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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: NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC: Permanent reinstatement, 12 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- S1 2AZ: 2 addresses of 135 in the postcode
- S1 2BA: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- S1 2GF: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- S1 2PN: 1 address of 79 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pond Street · High Street · Arundel Gate · High Street · Pond Street · High Street · Fitzalan Square · Mulberry Street · Pond Street · Angel Street · Commercial Street · King Street
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.