S20 in Sheffield has demonstrated moderate price appreciation at 4.4% compound annual growth over five years, with rental growth outpacing capital growth at 6.1% annually. The district ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally for trajectory scores (59.8/100), indicating stronger fundamentals than most UK postcode areas. Population growth remains modest at 0.8% over the five-year period, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The area is classified in the latent gentrification stage, meaning established infrastructure and services support residential activity without yet showing the demographic and commercial shifts associated with active gentrification phases. These metrics indicate a stable market with rental yield dynamics outperforming capital appreciation for the measured period.
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- 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 1.1 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
Sheffield (S20) common questions
Is Sheffield up and coming?
Sheffield (S20) has a trajectory score of 59/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 11% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Sheffield safe?
Sheffield has a safety score of 40/100 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 (S20) 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 (S20) is £916 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sheffield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sheffield (S21), Chesterfield (S43), Sheffield (S13), Sheffield (S26). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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