S1 2BD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. 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 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S1 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 2BD.
215
33
£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 2BD 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 2BD — 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 2BD. 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 2BD 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
All Saints' Catholic High School
Seven Hills School
Heritage Park School
Springfield Primary School
Discovery Academy
Netherthorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
294 nearby- Taco Bell1.0 km
- 14Forty0.8 km
- Beteseb0.4 km
- Bin Wali Ltd - JuicePresso0.5 km
- Cassinellis0.5 km
- + 289 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- De Praise Afro Caribbean Food Store0.8 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Waingate Express0.5 km
- Boutique Monica0.6 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.3 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.3 km
- Sheffield Central Travelodge0.4 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- Meltdown Bar0.5 km
- Ritetrax0.4 km
- Shakespeare's0.9 km
- The Fat Cat1.0 km
- Temple0.9 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Khyber Diner0.7 km
- Adnans0.9 km
- Sandwich Division0.7 km
- 8520.8 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.6 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Londis St Marys0.9 km
- Co-operative Group Limited0.4 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.2 km
- Darnall3.5 km
- Meadowhall5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Interchange/E10.0 km
- Sheffield Interchange/D20.0 km
- Sheffield Interchange/C10.0 km
- Sheffield Interchange/E20.0 km
- Sheffield Interchange/C20.0 km
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Postcode Profile: S12BD · Data under Open Government Licence