SheffieldS2
Rotherham · Yorkshire and The Humber
S2 Sheffield has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.4% for property prices and 6.1% for rental income, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 59.9/100. The district is in an active gentrification phase, characterised by modest population growth of 0.8% over five years. Rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation, suggesting investor demand for buy-to-let properties has been relatively robust compared to owner-occupier market dynamics. This divergence between rental and capital growth rates reflects evolving market fundamentals within the district during the period under review.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Sheffield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by safety.
Sheffield (S2) common questions
Is Sheffield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Sheffield (S2) as Active. Its trajectory score is 60/100 (Strong), in the top 8% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Sheffield safe?
Sheffield has a safety score of 56/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sheffield?
The average property price in Sheffield (S2) is £182k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sheffield?
The median monthly rent in Sheffield (S2) is £916 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sheffield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sheffield (S4), Sheffield (S9), Sheffield (S3), Sheffield (S5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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