Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLONK STREET, S1 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLONK STREET, S1 2AU.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S1 2AU 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

S1 2AU 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.

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

S1 2AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Blonk Street, 0.7km from Park Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S1 2AU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. 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 (335 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S1 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 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 2AU. 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

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean16.5%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near S1 2AU are high at 335 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 offences332
Anti-social behaviour330
Public order240
Other crime150
Criminal damage and arson106

school Local Schools

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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils0.5 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils0.8 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.2 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils1.3 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.3 km
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Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School

Good546 pupils1.3 km
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Seven Hills School

Outstanding201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Leopold Hotel0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.3 km
  • Novotel Sheffield0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Bar Public Limited0.7 km
  • Cavells Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Maggie May's0.9 km
  • The Grapes1.0 km
  • Dove and Rainbow0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

220 nearby
  • 15540.6 km
  • 3Squared0.8 km
  • Cuppacha Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Cutlers Hall Hospitality0.7 km
  • DJ's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • + 215 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Feast0.6 km
  • Edo Sushi0.5 km
  • Food Fusion1.0 km
  • Greggs of Yorkshire0.4 km
  • Sarnis0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Bismillah News0.5 km
  • Granelli Bros0.3 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Al-Naseem Butcher0.6 km
  • Homeware (UK) LLP0.6 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Poundland PLC0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • H R News0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield0.8 km
  • Darnall3.4 km
  • Meadowhall4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Furnival Road/Exchange Street0.0 km
  • Furnival Road/Exchange Street0.1 km
  • Exchange Street/Wharf Street0.1 km
  • Castlegate/CG150.1 km
  • Exchange Place/CG150.2 km