SheffieldS26
Rotherham · Yorkshire and The Humber
S26 in Sheffield has demonstrated stronger rental performance than price appreciation over the past five years, with rental growth of 6.1% CAGR against property price growth of 1.9% CAGR. The district ranks at the 81st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 56.0, indicating above-average market fundamentals. Population growth of 1.2% over five years suggests modest demand expansion. Currently positioned at the pre-cursor gentrification stage, S26 remains in an earlier phase of urban development compared to more established districts. The divergence between rental and capital growth warrants consideration by investors evaluating yield versus appreciation potential.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Sheffield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
Sheffield (S26) common questions
Is Sheffield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Sheffield (S26) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 21% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Sheffield safe?
Sheffield has a safety score of 75/100 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 (S26) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sheffield?
The median monthly rent in Sheffield (S26) is £916 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sheffield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sheffield (S25), Sheffield (S20), Sheffield (S21), Sheffield (S13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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