Touchstone Close Sheffield
6 addresses across 3 postcodes (S5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34410712.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £195,995 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- 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 4.1 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Longley Park, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) 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 137 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Buchanan Road Surgery, about 290 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 233 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 | 5 | £195,995 | £159,995 | £212,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2022 | 2 S5 8EB | Semi-detached | £212,995 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 4 S5 8EB | Semi-detached | £212,995 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 3 S5 8DY | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. |
| 18 Oct 2022 | 5 S5 8DY | Terraced | £195,995 | New build. |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 1 S5 8DY | Terraced | £195,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2020 (4); 2019 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (79% of about 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)
- Collinson Road/Adrian Cres, Parson Cross, permissioned (120 m)
- South Yorkshire Probation Service 365 Southey Green Road Sheffield S5 7QE, permissioned (180 m)
- Falstaff Sites CDEF OPQR Buchanan Road, permissioned (220 m)
- Site Of Parson Cross Training Centre Buchanan Road Sheffield S5 8AL, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Magnet Hotel, Southey Green Road, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 'Lytton' (Land Opposite 29 To 45 Lytton Ro) Sheffield S5 8AX, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Buchanan Cresc/ Adlington Rd (C1 & C2) Parson Cross Masterplan Area (Adlington), permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Deerlands Avenue, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 8DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S5 8EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S5 8DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 137 m and 138 m above sea level (138 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 8DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S5 8DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S5 8EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Sheffield 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southey Green Road/Crowder Avenue | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillsborough Interchange/H5 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Valet Parking Rotterdam Airport | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 50.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buchanan Road Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parson Cross Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southey Hill Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Northern General Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police Training Centre | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Southey Green | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longley Park 28 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parson Cross Park 25 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,220 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burngreave Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burngreave Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moonshine Tank | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Brush House Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Scraith Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Oxspring Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Roe Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Lady Clough | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southey Green Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 120 m | 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 |
| E-ACT Pathways Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Mercia Northridge School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Meynell Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Watermead | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parson Cross Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mansel Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fox Hill Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill Residential Home S5 8DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Elim Pentecostal Church S5 8AP | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Southey Green School NIJ S5 7QG | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Shanghai S5 8AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Aash Supermarket S5 8AL | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Best One S5 7QB | Retailers - other | 440 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 |
| Chilypep S5 8BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Southey Youth Club S5 8BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Sweet Shop S5 8BD | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Costcutter S5 7NN | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Cafe Express S5 8BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Adrian Crescent (137); On or near Crowder Avenue (39); On or near North Hill Road (17); On or near Bartlett Road (11); On or near Falstaff Crescent (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 33% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Falstaff Crescent · Collinson Road · Bardolph Way · Symons Crescent · Brearley Drive · Launce Road · Adrian Crescent · Bartlett Road · North Hill Road · Northlands Road · Southey Hall Road · Crowder Avenue
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.