Southey Close Sheffield
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (S5), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34409219.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £109,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 8, 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 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 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Greens, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southey Green Medical Ctr, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £109,000 | £106,000 | £112,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2022 | 21 S5 7LR | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2022 | 15 S5 7LQ | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2020 | 27 S5 7LR | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 18 S5 7LR | Terraced | £69,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Apr 2019 | 27 S5 7LR | Terraced | £70,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Aug 2017 | 15 S5 7LQ | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2010 | 22 S5 7LR | Terraced | £67,500 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (9); House, mid-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (18); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (96% of about 1,430 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)
- Former Magnet Hotel, Southey Green Road, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- South Yorkshire Probation Service 365 Southey Green Road Sheffield S5 7QE, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Collinson Road/Adrian Cres, Parson Cross, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Musgrave Road, Shirecliffe, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Musgrave Road Housing Clearance Site (E3 and E4), (Shirecliffe 2), not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Site Of Parson Cross Training Centre Buchanan Road Sheffield S5 8AL, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Falstaff Sites CDEF OPQR Buchanan Road, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Ritz Social Club, Southey Green Road, Sheffield S5 8GX, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5 7LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| S5 7LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 117 m and 138 m above sea level (127 m on average); the ground rises about 22 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 7LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S5 7LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Leppings Lane | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moonshine Lane/Southey Rise Southey Green | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillsborough Interchange/H5 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valet Parking Rotterdam Airport | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.6 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southey Green Medical Ctr | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pawson Dental Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northern General Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police Training Centre | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Greens 1.1 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Longley Park 28 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longley Allotment Gardens 2.2 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burngreave Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 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 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moonshine Tank | Lake or reservoir | 150 m south-west |
| Scraith Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Roe Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Oxspring Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Brush House Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Lady Clough | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Pathways Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | 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 |
| Oasis Academy Watermead | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | 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 |
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 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 |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Meynell Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mercia Northridge School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hucklow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley4Greens Youth Club S5 7NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sodexo Ltd S5 8RN | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Norwood Service Station S5 8TP | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd S5 7NA | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Costcutter S5 7NN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Norwood Fish Bar S5 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| The Appletree S5 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| S Beres and Son S5 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| China Wok S5 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Go Local Extra S5 7NL | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Everest Express S5 7NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd S5 7HF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Bean & Gone S5 7QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best One S5 7QB | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Nayabs S5 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Southey Place (65); On or near Raisen Hall Road (40); On or near Raisen Hall Place (21); On or near Morgan Close (17); On or near Southey Crescent (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Moonshine Lane · Southey Rise · Southey Crescent · Everingham Crescent · Morgan Close · Southey Place · Moonshine Way · Kinharvie Road · Raisen Hall Road · Barrie Crescent · Barrie Road · Raisen Hall Place
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.