S1 1DJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Highfield in Sheffield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in S1 1DJ has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are high (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00172504 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 1DJ.
610
23
£ 32,800 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 1DJ 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
S1 1DJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 92% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S1 1DJ. The average age is 23.3. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S1 1DJ are high at 174 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Springfield Primary School
Heritage Park School
Grace Owen Nursery School
Discovery Academy
Broomhall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
361 nearby- FULLY LOADED0.9 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Taco Bell0.7 km
- All Things Sweet0.8 km
- Cozy Corner0.9 km
- + 356 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd1.0 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- BP Sheffield - Spar/ Tango Ice Blast0.5 km
- Rontec - Norfolk Park Filling Station0.8 km
- United Stores0.5 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
78 nearby- Harrisons 18541.0 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.8 km
- Cricketers0.6 km
- Showcase0.6 km
- The Old Crown Inn0.8 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- K Town Chicken0.8 km
- Chikoo's & Peri Peri0.9 km
- Fanoush0.8 km
- Kebabish Express0.7 km
- Mi Dulce Dessert Bar0.7 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Ozmen Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.6 km
- Three Cranes Hotel1.0 km
- The Salvation Army0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.5 km
- Darnall4.0 km
- Meadowhall6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Matilda Street/Arundel Street0.0 km
- Furnival Street/Arundel Lane0.1 km
- Eyre Street/Moorhead ES40.1 km
- Eyre Street/Matilda Street0.1 km
- Eyre Street/Moorhead ES20.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence