Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SANDBY DRIVE, S14 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDBY DRIVE, S14 1DF.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 27,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Woodlands Primary School

Good429 pupils0.5 km
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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Charnock Hall Primary Academy

Good403 pupils1.5 km
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Newfield Secondary School

Good1031 pupils1.6 km
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Talbot Specialist School

Good204 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Zippys0.7 km
  • The Oakes Holiday Centre0.8 km
  • Cutlers Spice0.8 km
  • Orpen House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • M & B Mistry0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • A E Hartley & Son0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bagshawe Arms0.3 km
  • Nailmakers Arms0.7 km
  • Water Tower Pub1.0 km
  • John O'Gaunt0.7 km
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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