Birkendale, Sheffield
House prices, sold prices and local information for S6 3NJ.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Birkendale, Sheffield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 5 Mar 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £445,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Birkendale range from £330,000 to £520,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Birkendale compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birkendale has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £445,000 | 5 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Birkendale
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Villa, 9, Birkendale S6 3NJ | 5 Mar 2021 | £330,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| Primrose Villa, 9, Birkendale S6 3NJ | 22 Sep 2020 | £270,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Primrose Villa, 9, Birkendale S6 3NJ | 22 Sep 2020 | £270,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 46, Birkendale S6 3NJ | 4 Oct 2019 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Birkendale S6 3NJ | 22 Jan 2019 | £300,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, Birkendale S6 3NJ | 29 Nov 2017 | £520,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Villa, 9, Birkendale | £270,000 (Sep 2020) → £330,000 (Mar 2021) | +22% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Birkendale
Crime
491 crimes were reported within about a mile of Birkendale in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 136 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 |
| Shoplifting | 71 |
| Other theft | 41 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Burglary | 25 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Birkendale is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Don catchment Flood alert area
- River Don at Neepsend and Hillfoot Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Birkendale
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Westways Primary School 616 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Walkley Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bethany School 90 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 4–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Netherthorpe Primary School 257 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Rivelin Primary School 379 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 200 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Broomhill Infant School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Sheffield station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Darnall station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Meadowhall station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Langsett - Primrose View 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Infirmary Road 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Howard Road/Fulton Road (adj, Howard Road) 3 min walk
- Howard Road/Fulton Road (opp, Howard Road) 3 min walk
- Harold Street/Daniel Hill Street (adj, Harold Street) 4 min walk
- Howard Road/Duncombe Street (adj, Howard Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Harold Street Medical Centre
2 Harold Street, Sheffield · 0.3 mi - Upperthorpe Medical Centre
30 Addy Street, Upperthorpe, Sheffield · 0.3 mi - Walkley House & Stannington M.c
23 Greenhow Street, Sheffield · 0.4 mi - Crookes Practice
203 School Road, Sheffield · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Sheffield Barber Road Local · 0.3 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Walkley Supermarket · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Sheffield Flora Street · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Walkley Sheffield · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Lo's Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Walkley Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Crookes Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Thompson And Thomas · 0.5 mi
- Montgomery House Medical Centre · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 42.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 684 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 75.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,587 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Sheffield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Birkendale
Ethnic group
| Here | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 79.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.5% | 9.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.5% | 4.6% |
Religion
| Here | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 43.4% |
| Christian | 27% | 38.5% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 85.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 16.2% | 14.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.1% | 33.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 28.4% | 18.6% |
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 19.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 3.8% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 46.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 42.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 38.9% | 29.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.4% | 22.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.9% | 6.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Sheffield.
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