Methley Close Sheffield
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (S12), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34404111.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 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 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 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gleadless Common, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 209 to 210 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is East Bank Medical Centre, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (8). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 A (93% of about 680 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)
- Hurlfield Service Reservoir, Hurlfield Road., not permissioned (280 m)
- Former Foxwood, Ridgeway Road, not permissioned (360 m)
- Site Of Former 132 To 180 Berners Road Sheffield S2 2BU, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- TA Centre, Hurlfield Road, Manor Top, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 912 City Road Sheffield S2 1GQ, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of Park & Arbourthorne Labour Club Eastern Avenue/City Road Sheffield S2 2GG, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Berners Place/ Berners Road Sheffield, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Fire Station, Mansfield Road, S12 2AE, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 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
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 11 addresses are between 209 m and 210 m above sea level (210 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S12 2SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S12 2TY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Woodhouse 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Manor Top | 340 m |
| Hollinsend | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Spring Lane | 1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hurlfield Road/Gleadless Common | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sheffield Interchange/E6 Sheffield Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Sheffield Manor Top Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 56.4 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Bank Medical Centre | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Exel Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hurlfield Dental Practice | 200 m |
| Hospital | Sheffield Childrens Hospital | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Elm Tree Police Section Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Northern Avenue | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gleadless Common 13 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollinsend Park 6.8 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,110 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is City Road Cemetery, Sheffield, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| City Road Cemetery, Sheffield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Norfolk Heritage Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Manor Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Gleadless Valley | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Rollestone Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Herdings Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Acres Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Carr Forge Dam | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Springs Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 40 m | 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 |
| Prince Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gleadless Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Intake Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norfolk Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bankwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Shaw S12 2SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| HAF Holiday Activity @Sheffield Springs Acadamy S12 2SF | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Punch Bowl S12 2SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Hope Family Arbourthorne S2 2AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Arbourthorne Youth Club S2 2AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Jacks Sandwich Stop S12 2SS | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza S12 2SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Arbourthorne Tenants and Residents Association S2 2AL | Other catering premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| LIVIN YOUR BEST LIFE LTD S12 2SY | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| The Cooperative S2 2EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Family Shopper S2 2EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Mar 2025 |
| East Bank Pharmacy S2 2AG | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Toppolis S12 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Apr 2026 |
| DJ's Sarnie Bar S2 2EJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd S12 2AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grassmoor Close (45); On or near Willbury Drive (22); On or near Methley Close (18); On or near Dagnam Place (11); On or near Atherton Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 42% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Hurlfield Drive · Mordaunt Road · Gleadless Common · Hurlfield Avenue · Grassmoor Close · Atherton Road · Willbury Drive · Dagnam Place · Bazley Road · Hurl Drive · Loosemore Drive · Dagnam Close
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.