S1 2AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Shude Hill, 0.8km from Park Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are high (468 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHUDE HILL, S1 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHUDE HILL, S1 2AR.
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£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 2AR 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 2AR has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S1 2AR. The average age is 32.6. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S1 2AR are high at 468 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
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Heritage Park School
Netherthorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Coffee @ Moor Market1.0 km
- Division News0.8 km
- Panda Store0.9 km
- De Praise Afro Caribbean Food Store0.6 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.7 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.9 km
- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria0.5 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- Bar Public Limited0.5 km
- Cavells Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Maggie May's0.7 km
- Maida Vale0.8 km
- Molly Malones0.9 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
274 nearby- Chilli Aroma1.0 km
- 15540.4 km
- 3Squared0.6 km
- Ask Italian0.8 km
- Cuppacha Bubble Tea0.5 km
- + 269 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Feast0.3 km
- Khyber Diner0.4 km
- 8520.9 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.8 km
- Brendas Traditional Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Huamei Oriental Store1.0 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- H R News0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.5 km
- Darnall3.5 km
- Meadowhall5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Street/CG10.0 km
- Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mdwhall-Halfwy0.0 km
- Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mwood-Malin Br0.1 km
- Commercial Street/CG20.1 km
- Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge (S Yorks Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S12AR · Data under Open Government Licence