Favell Road Sheffield
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (S3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34402814.
- 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and The Ponderosa (12 hectares) is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is University Health Service Health Centre, about 220 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,010 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 219 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (54% of about 2,100 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)
- 287 - 289 Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2HB, permissioned (190 m)
- Land Opposite 134 to 180 St Georges Close Sheffield, permissioned (250 m)
- 282 Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2HS, permissioned (270 m)
- The Bathfield 2 Powell Street Sheffield S3 7NX, permissioned (290 m)
- Site Of 82 - 84 Winter Street Sheffield S3 7ND, permissioned (290 m)
- St. Georges Community Health Centre (St. Georges Hospital), Winter Street, S3 7ND, not permissioned (330 m)
- Minalloy House 10-16 Regent Street And 2 Pitt St Sheffield S1, not permissioned (340 m)
- Car park, 2 Cavendish Street S3 7RZ, not permissioned (350 m)
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 4 addresses are between 107 m and 109 m above sea level (108 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 7HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S3 7RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | University of Sheffield | 130 m |
| Netherthorpe Road | 390 m | |
| West Street | 520 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bolsover Street/Netherthorpe Road Western Bank | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sheffield Interchange/A1 Sheffield Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Durham Road | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 53 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Health Service Health Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Welfare Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Devonshire Quarter Dental | 360 m |
| Hospital | Sheffield Childrens Hospital | 380 m |
| Police station | West Bar Police Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Ponderosa 12 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1,510 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holberry Gardens Allotment Gardens 1,990 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Library and Arts Tower, University of Sheffield, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m north-west. 186 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Arts Tower, University of Sheffield | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-west |
| Weston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 350 m west |
| Mappin Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Workshop Ranges and Crucible Furnace Attached to Number 35 | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Beehive Works | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Remains of the former Doncaster Street Steelworks including the standing structure of a cementation furnace | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Remains of the former tool steelworks at Bower Spring | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Sheffield Botanical Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Buried remains of the former Marshall’s Millsands steelworks | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sharrow Vale | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Woodside | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Mill Leat | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Clay Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Broomhall Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Edward VII School | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broomhill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Westways Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| 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) |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | All-through | 2–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walkley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grace Owen Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Arms S3 7HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| The Jessop Cafe S3 7RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| IC Cafe S3 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Sheffield Trading Services (Unicus) S3 7RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Yo Noodles Ltd S3 7HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Tasteez S3 7HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Snowbaby Cafe S3 7HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Frog Coffee Shop S3 7HE | Other catering premises | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Pitt Stop S10 2TG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Zero Waste Shop S10 2TG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Community Hub – Sheffield Students’ Union S10 2TG | Other catering premises | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wellbeing Cafe Society S10 2TG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| University of Sheffield Union of Students S10 2TG | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Bar One/Bar One Food S10 2TG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Foundry Bar Student Union S10 2TG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bolsover Street (41); On or near Brook Lane (40); On or near Brightmore Drive (36); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (30); On or near Hounsfield Lane (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 64% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 32% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 22% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 9 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
Bolsover Street · Hounsfield Road · Brook Hill · Brook Hill · Brightmore Drive · Hounsfield Lane · Leavy Greave · St George's Close · Sutton Street · Leavy Greave Road · Glossop Road · Brook Lane
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.