S1 2AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Haymarket, 0.8km from Kelham Island 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. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (491 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAYMARKET, S1 2AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYMARKET, S1 2AX.
215
33
£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 2AX 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
Cultural diversity defines S1 2AX — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 2AX. 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 2AX are high at 491 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Springfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Coffee @ Moor Market1.0 km
- Division News0.8 km
- Panda Store0.9 km
- Ady Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Corner Stop0.9 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.9 km
- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.5 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Bar Public Limited0.5 km
- Cavells Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Maggie May's0.6 km
- Maida Vale0.8 km
- Molly Malones0.9 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
280 nearby- Guyshi BBQ & Bar1.0 km
- Chilli Aroma0.9 km
- 15540.4 km
- 3Squared0.6 km
- Ask Italian0.7 km
- + 275 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Feast0.3 km
- Chicken Bar0.9 km
- 8520.8 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.8 km
- Brendas Traditional Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
17 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
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.6 km
- Darnall3.6 km
- Meadowhall5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Haymarket/CG210.0 km
- Haymarket/CG200.0 km
- Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge0.1 km
- Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mdwhall-Halfwy0.1 km
- Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge (S Yorks Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S12AX · Data under Open Government Licence