S1 1HG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are high (415 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00185217 (shared with 148 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S1 1HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 1HG.
433
26
£ 48,300 /yr
36%
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
S1 1HG is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% 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 1HG. The average age is 26.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S1 1HG are high at 415 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
Grace Owen Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Springfield Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Seven Hills School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
352 nearby- FULLY LOADED0.8 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- Taco Bell0.6 km
- Hot Chilli0.7 km
- Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- + 347 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- Bingham and Browne0.7 km
- Binghams Quality fish & Seafood0.7 km
- Seven Eleven Booze Buster0.7 km
- Imtinan Mini Market0.7 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
86 nearby- Social Rehab0.9 km
- Forum Kitchen & Bar0.6 km
- Globe Sheffield0.5 km
- The Alice0.7 km
- Wellington Inn1.0 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Union Diner0.9 km
- Chicken Bar0.6 km
- Merdoc's0.6 km
- Devonshire Chippy0.6 km
- Wendy's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Novotel Sheffield0.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria0.9 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.6 km
- Darnall3.9 km
- Meadowhall5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street/High Street0.0 km
- Cathedral to Middlewood/Malin Br0.0 km
- St James Row/Church Street0.0 km
- Cathedral to Meadowhall/Halfway0.0 km
- Cathedral0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: S11HG · Data under Open Government Licence