Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S1 1WA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 1WA.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S1 1WA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, S1 1WA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

S1 1WA 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.

Within the S1 district, this postcode is characterised by a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.

Safety: Crime rates are high (329 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S1 1WA are sourced from Output Area E00185257 (shared with 120 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S1 1WA. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.2%
Asian / British Asian30.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 1WA are high at 329 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.

Violence and sexual offences1051
Anti-social behaviour600
Shoplifting454
Public order337
Other theft242

school Local Schools

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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils0.6 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils0.8 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.0 km
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Seven Hills School

Outstanding201 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints' Catholic High School

Good1419 pupils1.1 km
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Heritage Park School

Requires Improvement107 pupils1.2 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

364 nearby
  • FULLY LOADED0.7 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Sheffield Sunday Social1.0 km
  • Taco Bell0.6 km
  • All Things Sweet0.6 km
  • + 359 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.8 km
  • Martins Goods to Go Ltd0.8 km
  • Mums Unite Community Centre + Charitable Bank0.8 km
  • Shalesmoor Local Express0.9 km
  • Wicker News0.9 km
  • + 85 more
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Pub, NightClub

85 nearby
  • Harrisons 18540.8 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.6 km
  • The Wedge1.0 km
  • Meltdown Bar0.5 km
  • Ritetrax0.6 km
  • + 80 more
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Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Chef Ming0.9 km
  • K Town Chicken0.6 km
  • Imrans Diner0.9 km
  • Khyber Diner0.9 km
  • Adnans0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • K H Oriental Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Huamei Oriental Store0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Novotel Sheffield0.2 km
  • The Salvation Army0.6 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield0.5 km
  • Darnall3.9 km
  • Meadowhall5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Surrey Street/Barkers Pool0.0 km
  • Pinstone Street/Cross Burgess Street0.1 km
  • Pinstone Street/Cross Burgess Street0.1 km
  • Leopold Street/City Hall CH20.1 km
  • Pinstone Street/Cross Burgess Street0.1 km