Sandstone Drive Sheffield
82 addresses across 2 postcodes (S9), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34405899.
- Sales: 141 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £178,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (C: 24, D: 18, E: 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 82 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Upwell Street Surgery, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £178,000 | £166,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | £160,000 | £139,500 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £124,310 | £113,620 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £133,000 | £130,000 | £136,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £100,250 | £88,000 | £112,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £89,475 | £79,000 | £109,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £87,500 | £85,000 | £90,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £75,750 | £73,500 | £78,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £77,000 | £70,000 | £84,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 8 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 42 S9 1DU | Terraced | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 48 S9 1DU | Terraced | £166,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 46 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2024 | 40 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £148,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2024 | 3 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 2024 | 72 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 94 S9 1DY | Terraced | £139,500 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | 6 S9 1DU | Detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 53 S9 1DY | Terraced | £113,620 | |
| 6 Oct 2021 | 42 S9 1DU | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 19 May 2021 | 23 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £136,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 100 S9 1DY | Terraced | £98,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Aug 2020 | 36 S9 1DU | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2020 | 36 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 May 2020 | 17 S9 1DU | Other | £760 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 May 2019 | 56 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £112,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Feb 2019 | 94 S9 1DY | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 59 S9 1DY | Terraced | £87,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 63 S9 1DY | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2017 | 84 S9 1DY | Terraced | £82,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Sep 2016 | 82 S9 1DY | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2016 | 102 S9 1DY | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 104 S9 1DY | Terraced | £74,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 40 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £109,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 2016 | 80 S9 1DY | Terraced | £82,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 3 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £94,950 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2015 | 4 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2015 | 23 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2014 | 88 S9 1DY | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 96 S9 1DY | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 29 Nov 2013 | 17 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £84,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2013 | 92 S9 1DY | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2012 | 18 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2011 | 48 S9 1DU | Terraced | £79,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 28 S9 1DU | Terraced | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 72 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Sep 2010 | 49 S9 1DY | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2009 | 100 S9 1DY | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 11 Jul 2008 | 6 S9 1DU | Detached | £114,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 42 S9 1DU | Other | £870 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 48 S9 1DU | Terraced | £99,950 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 2007 | 47 S9 1DY | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 67 S9 1DY | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 11 Dec 2006 | 65 S9 1DY | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2006 | 61 S9 1DY | Terraced | £85,500 | |
| 6 Nov 2006 | 80 S9 1DY | Terraced | £88,500 | |
| 12 Jul 2006 | 94 S9 1DY | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2006 | 30 S9 1DU | Semi-detached | £97,400 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 76 S9 1DY | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (25); House, end-terrace (12); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1983-1990 (9); 1991-1995 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (35); rented (private) (6); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (24 addresses)
- 2, Sandstone Drive
- 3, Sandstone Drive
- 4, Sandstone Drive
- 11, Sandstone Drive
- 17, Sandstone Drive
- 22, Sandstone Drive
- 23, Sandstone Drive
- 28, Sandstone Drive
- 30, Sandstone Drive
- 36, Sandstone Drive
- 42, Sandstone Drive
- 45, Sandstone Drive
- 56, Sandstone Drive
- 57, Sandstone Drive
- 59, Sandstone Drive
- 63, Sandstone Drive
- 80, Sandstone Drive
- 82, Sandstone Drive
- 84, Sandstone Drive
- 88, Sandstone Drive
- 92, Sandstone Drive
- 96, Sandstone Drive
- 100, Sandstone Drive
- 102, Sandstone Drive
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 (82% of about 1,670 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)
- Scattergood And Johnson Ltd, 91 Holywell Road, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 354 Bluebell Road Sheffield S5 6BS, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Concorde Filling Station, 330-332 Newman Road, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 35 Shiregreen Lane Sheffield S5 6AA, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 10 Roman Ridge Road Sheffield S9 1GD, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 160 Newman Road Sheffield S9 1LT, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 600 Earl Marshal Road Sheffield S4 8FB, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S9 1DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
| S9 1DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 82 addresses are between 111 m and 127 m above sea level (119 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S9 1DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S9 1DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Meadowhall Interchange | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Carbrook | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Meadowhall South - Tinsley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beacon Way/Beacon Road Grimesthorpe | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Meadowhall Interchange/D1 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 52.6 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upwell Street Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seven Hills Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Northern General Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police Federation1 | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dial A Drink Sheffield | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 48 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,610 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brushes Allotment Gardens 7,000 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 78 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement, a scheduled monument, 160 m north-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement | Scheduled monument | 160 m north-west |
| Roman Ridge: section 180yds (160m) long on SE slopes of Wincobank Hill | Scheduled monument | 350 m north-east |
| Roman Ridge: section 600yds (550m) long between Jenkin Lane (now Road) and Tylers Street | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Burngreave Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wincobank Wood | Wood | 310 m west |
| Hinde Common Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Wood Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Ockley Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Moonshine Tank | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Don Island | Island | 4.9 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 81 | 82 |
1 of the street's 82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limpsfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 250 m | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brightside Nursery Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brigantia Hill Fort Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Owler Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fir Vale Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Oasis Academy Fir Vale | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 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: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hucklow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whiteways Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hatfield Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lift Firth Park | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Convenience Store Ltd S9 1AG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Rock Up Ltd S9 1EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Taylor Shaw S9 1AN | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Nisa Brightside S9 1AR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living S5 6DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| CAWA Bakery S9 1BG | Manufacturers/packers | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Upper Wincobank Chapel S5 6BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Wincobank Avenue Grocery S5 6BB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Wincobank Late Shopper S5 6BD | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Wincobank Deli S5 6BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Hungry Town S5 6BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandstone Road (18); On or near Fort Hill Road (12); On or near Sandstone Drive (9); On or near Sandstone Avenue (7); On or near Beacon Way (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 6 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
Sandstone Avenue · Jenkin Avenue · Sandstone Close · Sandstone Road · Fort Hill Road · Orchid Crescent · Jenkin Drive · Beacon Croft · Skelwith Drive · Daffodil Road · Hyacinth Close · Holywell Heights
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.