S1 1EQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.9km from Kelham Island 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.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are high (352 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00172411 (shared with 105 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 1EQ.
325
28
£ 39,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 28, 69% renting. S1 1EQ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S1 1EQ. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S1 1EQ are high at 352 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
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Springfield Primary School
Grace Owen Nursery School
Netherthorpe Primary School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Seven Hills School
Broomhall Nursery School
Heritage Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
360 nearby- FULLY LOADED0.6 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
- Sheffield Sunday Social0.9 km
- Taco Bell0.5 km
- All Things Sweet0.5 km
- + 355 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Waingate Express0.7 km
- Slemani Nut Stall1.0 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- Harrisons 18540.7 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.6 km
- White Hart Inn1.0 km
- Meltdown Bar0.5 km
- Ritetrax0.7 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Chef Ming0.8 km
- K Town Chicken0.6 km
- Khyber Diner0.9 km
- Union Diner0.7 km
- Adnans0.4 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.2 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.9 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Londis St Marys0.8 km
- Co-operative Group Limited0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.6 km
- Darnall4.0 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leopold Street/City Hall CH20.1 km
- Surrey Street/Barkers Pool0.1 km
- Leopold Street/Orchard Lane0.1 km
- Leopold Street/City Hall CH10.1 km
- Pinstone Street/Cross Burgess Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence