Firth Park
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Shows streetscene, Firth Park Roundabout, Firth Park Road, 3pm August 1947 showing Yorkshire Penny Bank, shops and housing in the background
Produced by kind permission of Picture Sheffield (new window)
Area and Properties
Firth Park is one of the largest council estates in Sheffield. Consisting of 2 main areas, (Brushes and Stubbin), with the busy Firth Park shopping centre being the focal point for much of the estate. Firth Park lies about 3 miles northeast of Sheffield city centre.
The area is mainly residential with many council properties and a small number of housing association properties dispersed throughout the estate.
Demand for properties tends to be mid-range to high.
Amenities
There are more than 100 retail and commercial outlets located in the Firth Park shopping centre. These include:
- 2 large supermarkets
- banks and building societies
- post office
- pharmacy
- a number of newsagents
- numerous hair and beauty salons
- discount stores
- fish and chip shops, cafes, several fast food outlets
- laundrette
- butchers shops, fruit and veg shops, bakeries, florist, veterinary surgery and an off-license.
There are several recreational facilities in the area which include:
- 2 major community centres at Fairthorn Road and West Quadrant
- 1 advice centre at Stubbin Lane
- 2 major parks, Firth Park and Concorde Park
- Concorde Sports Centre
- Bowling alley
- Public Library
For more information about the area visit Up My Street (new window).
Transport
There are a large number of buses that serve the Firth Park estate. Many of these run every 5 to 10 minutes to Sheffield city centre.
Further information on public transport and up to date timetable planner (new window)
Schools
Hucklow Road Infants and Junior, Hatfield House Infants and Junior, St Paricks Infants and Junior, Hinde House Comprehensive, Firth Park Community College.
Further information on Education in Sheffield (new window) and catchment areas (new window) for local schools.
Health Facilities
There are 2 medical centres, 2 dental practices and a chiropodist in the Firth Park area. Close to Northern General Hospital.
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