Living in Crookes, Sheffield

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Sheffield dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £890/month — roughly 18% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,100 - £1,280/month and three-bedrooms £1,380 - £1,620/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Sheffield areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, community, village tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Kelham Island.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Bolehill Recreation Ground as nearby green space and Asda as the nearest supermarket around the Crookes reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Crookes, Sheffield?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Crookes costs £810 - £970/month (second-hand contract) or £650 - £780/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,100 - £1,280/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,380 - £1,620/month.

Is Crookes safe for expats?

Crookes has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Crookes to Sheffield center?

The commute from Crookes to Sheffield city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Crookes like to live in?

Affordable hillside village feel within the city. Local pubs, independent shops, strong community. In our data it is tagged as affordable, community, village.