Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the S8 postcode area, covering Sheffield and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£147,312
Median price
£130,000
5-year trend
+991.3%
Total sales
24,580
The S8 area has 792 individual postcodes with 24,580 registered sales. Prices are +62.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Sheffield. The five-year price movement is +991.3%.
A green city on the edge of the Peak District, with a strong manufacturing heritage, affordable housing and improving rail connections.
🚆 Main station
Sheffield
⏱️ London commute
~125 min by train
🏫 Notable school
King Edward VII School (Outstanding)
S8 averages £147,312, placing it in the affordable category, +62.9% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 24,580 recorded sales across 792 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in S8 is +991.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
S8 0RA
£97,203 avg · 165 sales
S8 8TA
£91,233 avg · 151 sales
S8 9FY
£92,864 avg · 148 sales
S8 8QJ
£112,166 avg · 140 sales
S8 8DZ
£89,842 avg · 123 sales
S8 8QF
£127,520 avg · 122 sales
S8 0JT
£143,047 avg · 120 sales
S8 0PW
£134,884 avg · 119 sales
S8 0SU
£143,852 avg · 119 sales
This S8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the S8 postcode area is £147,312, based on 24,580 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Sheffield.
Properties in S8 average £147,312, which is +62.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£130,000) is 11.8% below the average (£147,312), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in S8 have moved +991.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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