Key indicators for buyers
The S30 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-12.5%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 6.5x in 2023 to 5.9x today. Rising rents (£920/mo, +4.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property in S30 sold for £105,000 in 2025, with a median of £105,000 across 1 transactions. Prices fell 12.5% compared to the previous year.
2025averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Sheffield area
A home in Sheffield costs 5.9x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 6.5x in 2023.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Sheffield area
Average monthly rent in Sheffield is £920, up 4.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Sheffield price of £105,000 with a 25% deposit (£26k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £414 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses S30 avg. price with Sheffield rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£414) are £506 less than renting (£920). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £26k — it would take around 3 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
51, STATION ROAD, CHAPELTOWN S30 4XE | Terraced | £105,000 | 17 Jan 2025 |
SHELLEYS FISH AND CHIPS, UNIT 4, VICTORIA ROAD, STOCKSBRIDGE S30 5FW | Other | £120,000 | 20 Feb 2023 |
GROUND FLOOR FLAT NORTH, 35, LANGSETT ROAD SOUTH, OUGHTIBRIDGE S30 3GY | Flat/Maisonette | £160,000 | 2 Jun 2014 |
GROUND FLOOR FLAT NORTH, 35, LANGSETT ROAD SOUTH, OUGHTIBRIDGE S30 3GY | Flat/Maisonette | £150,000 | 20 Nov 2012 |
1, THE CAUSEWAY, EYAM S30 1QF | Terraced | £120,000 | 5 Oct 2012 |
1, ELLIOTT LANE, GRENOSIDE S30 3NR | Detached | £249,950 | 24 Sept 2002 |
2, MILLSTONE COTTAGE, THE DALE, HATHERSAGE |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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| Terraced |
| £131,000 |
| 25 Jan 2002 |
51, STATION ROAD, CHAPELTOWN S30 4XE | Terraced | £20,000 | 8 May 2001 |
EDGECOT, THE HILLS, BRADWELL S30 2HZ | Detached | £100,000 | 25 Apr 2001 |
BRIDGE HOUSE, CAMELEY ROAD S30 2JL | Detached | £146,000 | 2 Nov 1998 |
BRIDGE HOUSE, CAMELEY ROAD S30 2JL | Detached | £146,000 | 2 Nov 1998 |
31, GLEBELANDS ROAD, STOCKSBRIDGE S30 5BG | Terraced | £22,000 | 27 Jun 1997 |
FLAT 4, SPRING VIEW, MORE HALL LANE, BOLSTERSTONE S30 5ZL | Flat/Maisonette | £35,000 | 26 Jan 1996 |
LILAC COTTAGE, GREEN MOOR, WORTLEY S30 7DQ | Detached | £20,000 | 9 May 1995 |
19, SHEFFIELD ROAD, PENISTONE S30 6HG | Terraced | £29,500 | 31 Jan 1995 |
The most recent recorded sale in S30 was a terraced property on Station Road for £105,000 in January 2025. Across the last 15 sales, the median price was £120,000.