S1 2AT is an up-and-coming urban area located 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (482 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S1 2AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 2AT.
215
33
£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 2AT 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
48% of S1 2AT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 2AT. 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 2AT are high at 482 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
Heritage Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Ady Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Corner Stop1.0 km
- I C Innovations Limited0.9 km
- Boutique Monica0.3 km
- G T News0.5 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Kelham Island Ind. Museum0.9 km
- CODE0.9 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.5 km
- Hallamshire Hotel1.0 km
- J D Wetherspoons Ltd0.7 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
284 nearby- 7 Spices Balti0.6 km
- Deli & Delights0.4 km
- Eden Cafe1.0 km
- Natural Spice0.8 km
- YPG Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 279 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Huamei Oriental Store0.9 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- 8520.8 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.7 km
- Brendas Traditional Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Cooplands0.1 km
- Greggs of Yorkshire0.4 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.9 km
- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.5 km
- Darnall3.5 km
- Meadowhall5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mdwhall-Halfwy0.0 km
- Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mwood-Malin Br0.0 km
- Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge (S Yorks Supertram)0.0 km
- Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge (S Yorks Supertram)0.0 km
- Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge (S Yorks Supertram)0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: S12AT · Data under Open Government Licence