S5Sheffield

S5 Central Sheffield

S5 Central Sheffield investment guide. Average gross yield 6.0%, unknown rental demand.

6.0%avg gross yield

£148kavg sold price (492 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

6.0%

-1.3% vs Sheffield avg (7.3%)

Average Asking Price

£147,567

high confidence (492 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£854

2-bed · 3-bed £940 · 7.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£196

City avg £195/sqft · 1 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in S5

1-bed

£699

per month

7.3% yield

2-bed

£854

per month

7.2% yield

3-bed

£940

per month

7.0% yield

4-bed

£802

per month

4.7% yield

Ownership mix

S5 vs UK average · 33,695 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 37% socially rented (20pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

24.4%(UK 32.9%)

-8.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

23.0%(UK 29.7%)

-6.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

15.2%(UK 20.3%)

-5.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

37.4%(UK 17.1%)

+20.3pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in S5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.8%	£133,024	£863
Semi-detached →	6.5%	£164,750	£899
Detached →	4.8%	£235,000	£938
Flat →	11.7%	£84,950	£828

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About S5 Central Sheffield (S5, Sheffield)

S5 offers investors an attractive gross yield of 6.0%, which compares favourably to many UK markets. The postcode encompasses a mix of residential properties with rental stock across 1-4 bedroom units, suggesting diverse investment options for different strategies.

The tenant mix appears varied, with rental rates ranging from £699 for one-bedroom properties to £940 for three-bedroom homes. This diversity indicates potential for both budget-conscious renters and those seeking larger family accommodation within the same area.

Key considerations for investors include the complete absence of asking price data in current records, which limits market transparency and valuation benchmarking. Additionally, rental demand metrics are unknown, so thorough local market research and professional surveying are essential before committing capital to this postcode.

Sold Price Trend - S5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-0.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - S5

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+0.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

0 mo

Flip rate

0.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

kinnaird road

Terraced

Bought Jun 24

£70k

Sold May 25

£128k

12 mo+78.9%*

Gross 82.9%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - S5

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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