S1 2BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 2BQ 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 (429 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S1 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 2BQ.
215
33
£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 2BQ 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 2BQ 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 2BQ. 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 2BQ are high at 429 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
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Heritage Park School
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Division News1.0 km
- Titanium Strength Gym1.0 km
- Corner Stop0.9 km
- I C Innovations Limited0.8 km
- Boutique Monica0.3 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield1.0 km
- Leopold Hotel0.7 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Bar Public Limited0.6 km
- Cavells Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Maggie May's0.8 km
- Maida Vale0.9 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
251 nearby- 15540.5 km
- 3Squared0.7 km
- Ask Italian0.9 km
- Cuppacha Bubble Tea0.7 km
- Cutlers Hall Hospitality0.6 km
- + 246 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Feast0.5 km
- 8521.0 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.9 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Greggs of Yorkshire0.6 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.7 km
- Emin Supermarket0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.6 km
- Darnall3.4 km
- Meadowhall5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Exchange Place/CG140.0 km
- Exchange Place/CG150.0 km
- Exchange Street/Wharf Street0.1 km
- Commercial Street/CG10.1 km
- Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mdwhall-Halfwy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S12BQ · Data under Open Government Licence