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.
BLONK STREET, S1 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLONK STREET, S1 2AU.
215
33
£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Grace Owen Nursery School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Netherthorpe Primary School
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School
Seven Hills School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S12AU · Data under Open Government Licence