The market
The Sheffield property market
Over the last 12 months, 3,517 homes sold across Sheffield’s 20 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £207,500. Prices are broadly flat on the year before. Terraced homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£207,500
Median sold price
last 12 months
£270,110
Average sold price
last 12 months
3,517
Homes sold
last 12 months
-0.7%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in Sheffield |
Sales |
Median price |
| Terraced |
1,228 |
£195,000 |
| Semi-detached |
1,222 |
£220,000 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
543 |
£141,000 |
| Detached |
379 |
£418,000 |
| Other |
145 |
£267,000 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for S1, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S17, S2, S3, S30, S34, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S96, S97, S98. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Sheffield
Choosing the right estate agent in Sheffield can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. Sheffield has a range of local and national
agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across
the 20 postcode districts that make up the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Sheffield on what can be observed rather than
what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are
currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.
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Sheffield Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
How can I reduce estate agent fees in Sheffield?
The three most effective ways to reduce estate agent fees in Sheffield: first, ask for a committed fee up front rather than accepting the headline rate; second, compare multiple Sheffield agents, since local competition usually shifts the number by 0.2–0.4%; third, consider a sole-agency contract for a lower rate in exchange for exclusivity. AgentSeeker publishes each Sheffield agent's committed fee before you contact them. compare Sheffield fees.
Should I use an online or high-street estate agent in Sheffield?
In Sheffield, high-street agents tend to offer stronger local-buyer reach and marketing networks, while online-only agents typically charge lower flat fees but require the seller to handle more of the process. Most Sheffield sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare Sheffield agents.
How do you pick an estate agent in Sheffield?
To pick the right estate agent in Sheffield, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee, not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Sheffield agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Sheffield's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Sheffield agents.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Sheffield?
If you sell your Sheffield home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Sheffield agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract, and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Sheffield agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Sheffield agents.
