S14 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandby Drive, 0.6km from Hemsworth in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S14 1DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S14 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00040948 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDBY DRIVE, S14 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDBY DRIVE, S14 1DF.
238
44
£ 27,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S14 1DF 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
S14 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S14 1DF. The average age is 44.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 107,000
9 sales · Mean £ 101,577
Detached
£ 175,000
7 sales · Mean £ 171,500
Semi-Detached
£ 131,000
4 sales · Mean £ 136,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S14 1DF is moderate at 57 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
Woodlands Primary School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Charnock Hall Primary Academy
Newfield Secondary School
Talbot Specialist School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Zippys0.7 km
- The Oakes Holiday Centre0.8 km
- Cutlers Spice0.8 km
- Orpen House0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- M & B Mistry0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- A E Hartley & Son0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bagshawe Arms0.3 km
- Nailmakers Arms0.7 km
- Water Tower Pub1.0 km
- John O'Gaunt0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Wang Bao0.7 km
- Sisi Pizza0.7 km
- Smoke 140.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield4.6 km
- Sheffield4.6 km
- Dore & Totley5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Norton Avenue/Lightwood Lane0.1 km
- Norton Avenue/Lightwood Lane0.1 km
- Norton Avenue/Raeburn Road0.1 km
- Norton Avenue/Raeburn Road0.1 km
- Constable Road/Raeburn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S141DF · Data under Open Government Licence