Is S98 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in S98 are higher than average, at 6792 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of S98?

The population for the S98 area is approximately 395 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S98 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S98 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

395

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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4/10

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8/10

workEmployment

1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

homeHome Ownership

1/10

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Area Character

S98 has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S98 is a postcode district in Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 207 active and 115 retired postcodes.

The majority of S98 (100% of postcodes) consists of a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel.

Safety: Crime runs above average across S98 at 6792 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 31, S98 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S98 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.3%

Asian / British Asian41.9%

Black / African / Caribbean19.5%

Other / Mixed18.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active

FT: 21%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting586

Violence and sexual offences532

Anti-social behaviour302

Other theft280

Vehicle crime275