S6Sheffield

Ecclesall & Sharrow Vale

Ecclesall & Sharrow Vale investment guide. Average gross yield 5.1%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.1%avg gross yield

£222kavg sold price (946 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.1%

-2.2% vs Sheffield avg (7.3%)

Average Asking Price

£222,000

high confidence (946 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£914

2-bed · 3-bed £1,023 · 5.7% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£241

City avg £195/sqft · 46 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in S6

1-bed

£746

per month

6.1% yield

2-bed

£914

per month

5.7% yield

3-bed

£1,023

per month

5.3% yield

4-bed

£1,306

per month

5.0% yield

Ownership mix

S6 vs UK average · 37,006 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 21% socially rented (4pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

31.5%(UK 32.9%)

-1.4pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

28.4%(UK 29.7%)

-1.3pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

19.0%(UK 20.3%)

-1.3pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

21.1%(UK 17.1%)

+4.0pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in S6

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.7%	£204,674	£966
Semi-detached →	4.7%	£250,000	£986
Detached →	3.4%	£382,929	£1,073
Flat →	7.5%	£141,742	£891

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About Ecclesall & Sharrow Vale (S6, Sheffield)

S6 attracts property investors seeking strong rental yields of 5.1%, which remain competitive within Sheffield's market. The area offers a balanced mix of Victorian terraces and semi-detached properties that appeal to a consistent tenant base, making it a reliable investment location for both experienced and newer landlords.

The tenant demographic is predominantly young professionals and families, with particular demand for 1-2 bedroom properties at £746-£914 monthly rental rates. This is a landlord's market with healthy demand, suggesting good occupancy rates and scope for competitive rental pricing, though larger 3-4 bed properties command higher rents (£1,023-£1,306) with potentially more selective tenant pools.

Investors should monitor local regeneration initiatives and student accommodation competition from nearby university areas, which could impact the rental landscape. Additionally, be aware of maintenance costs on older period properties, which are prevalent in S6, and conduct thorough surveys to understand potential structural issues before purchase.

Sold Price Trend - S6

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+0.6% over 2 years

Flip Activity - S6

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+73.5%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

12 mo

Flip rate

0.8%

of all sales

Recent case studies

greenhow street

Terraced

Bought Dec 24

£178k

Sold Nov 25

£332k

12 mo+85.4%*

Gross 87.0%

rockley road

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£145k

Sold Nov 25

£270k

13 mo+84.9%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 86.2%

walkley street

Terraced

Bought Nov 24

£170k

Sold Aug 25

£275k

9 mo+61.9%*

portsea road

Terraced

Bought Jul 24

£160k

Sold Jul 25

£230k

11 mo+41.9%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 43.8%

dorothy road

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£190k

Sold Jun 25

£244k

9 mo+31.8%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 28.4%

marchwood road

Semi

Bought Mar 24

£213k

Sold Feb 25

£416k

12 mo+84.6%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 95.5%

* 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 - S6

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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