S10 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Crookes Valley Road, 0.2km from Crookesmoor in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for S10 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00040894 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROOKES VALLEY ROAD, S10 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROOKES VALLEY ROAD, S10 1BA.
458
32
£ 40,600 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S10 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S10 1BA — age 32, 16% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £297k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S10 1BA. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 297,000
1 sales · Mean £ 297,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S10 1BA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westways Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Broomhill Infant School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Springfield Primary School
King Edward VII School
Walkley Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- W H Smiths0.8 km
- Early Bar Ltd0.9 km
- Good Taste0.8 km
- Bargain Booze Ltd0.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Butcher & Catch0.9 km
- ELM0.8 km
- Sheffield Sunday Social1.0 km
- 1828 Cafe0.8 km
- Chong Qing0.9 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Burgerland0.9 km
- Falafel King0.8 km
- El Greco0.9 km
- Admiral Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
- Fab's Chicken & Pizza0.0 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Foundry Bar Student Union0.7 km
- Cobden View Hotel0.6 km
- The Ball Inn1.0 km
- Noah's Ark Hotel0.9 km
- Bar One/Bar One Food0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield2.1 km
- Darnall5.5 km
- Meadowhall6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Crookes Valley Road/Crookesmoor Road0.0 km
- Crookesmoor Road/Crookes Valley Road0.0 km
- Barber Road/Crookesmoor Road0.1 km
- Crookesmoor Road/Barber Road0.1 km
- Crookes Valley Road/Oxford Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S101BA · Data under Open Government Licence