How Much Do You Need to Retire in Sheffield?
Sheffield offers a 9% below average cost of living compared to the UK average. With average house prices at £222,130 and annual living costs of £34,580, here's what you need to know about retiring comfortably in Sheffield.
About Retirement Planning in Sheffield
Sheffield has an average house price of £222,130, which is 25% lower than the UK average of £295,000 (ONS UK House Price Index, March 2026).
Annual living costs in Sheffield are estimated at £34,580, below the UK average of £38,000, reflecting the more affordable cost of living in Yorkshire and The Humber.
The local property market offers a range of options for retirees, from flats to family homes, at prices reflecting local demand and supply.
Data sources: ONS UK House Price Index, ONS Family Spending Survey, Land Registry.
Your Sheffield Retirement Number
per year
£12,548
£12,548/yr at age 67
£22,032
Annual costs − State Pension
£550,800
25× gap (4% rule)
This does not include your primary residence
Based on 4% withdrawal rate · Sheffield cost of living data · UK State Pension 2026/27
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How much do you need to retire in Barnsley | Yorkshire And The Humber | £173,847 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £724,647 |
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| How much do you need to retire in Bradford | Yorkshire And The Humber | £186,734 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £737,534 |
| How much do you need to retire in Calderdale | Yorkshire And The Humber | £191,696 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £742,496 |
| How much do you need to retire in Doncaster | Yorkshire And The Humber | £174,216 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £725,016 |
| How much do you need to retire in East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire And The Humber | £218,914 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £769,714 |
| How much do you need to retire in Eastbourne | Yorkshire And The Humber | £255,473 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £806,273 |
| How much do you need to retire in Exeter | Yorkshire And The Humber | £286,131 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £836,931 |
| How much do you need to retire in Gedling | Yorkshire And The Humber | £243,072 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £793,872 |
| How much do you need to retire in Hastings | Yorkshire And The Humber | £236,670 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £787,470 |
| How much do you need to retire in Kingston upon Hull | Yorkshire And The Humber | £134,719 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £685,519 |
| How much do you need to retire in Kirklees | Yorkshire And The Humber | £204,191 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £754,991 |
| How much do you need to retire in Leeds | Yorkshire And The Humber | £244,430 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £795,230 |
| How much do you need to retire in Lewes | Yorkshire And The Humber | £364,996 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £915,796 |
| How much do you need to retire in North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire And The Humber | £147,912 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £698,712 |
| How much do you need to retire in North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire And The Humber | £178,222 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £729,022 |
| How much do you need to retire in North Yorkshire | Yorkshire And The Humber | £270,845 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £821,645 |
| How much do you need to retire in Rother | Yorkshire And The Humber | £339,171 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £889,971 |
| How much do you need to retire in Rotherham | Yorkshire And The Humber | £190,458 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £741,258 |
| How much do you need to retire in South Oxfordshire | Yorkshire And The Humber | £473,716 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £1,024,516 |
| How much do you need to retire in Stratford-on-Avon | Yorkshire And The Humber | £394,607 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £945,407 |
| How much do you need to retire in Tandridge | Yorkshire And The Humber | £498,314 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £1,049,114 |
| How much do you need to retire in Tendring | Yorkshire And The Humber | £258,096 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £808,896 |
| How much do you need to retire in Three Rivers | Yorkshire And The Humber | £594,115 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £1,144,915 |
| How much do you need to retire in Vale of White Horse | Yorkshire And The Humber | £413,205 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £964,005 |
| How much do you need to retire in Wakefield | Yorkshire And The Humber | £198,662 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £749,462 |
| How much do you need to retire in Wealden | Yorkshire And The Humber | £385,544 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £936,344 |
| How much do you need to retire in York | Yorkshire And The Humber | £311,177 | £34,580 | £550,800 | £861,977 |