S14 1LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Newfield Green in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S14 1LX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1LX are sourced from Output Area E00040407 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S14 1LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S14 1LX.
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36
£ 31,500 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S14 1LX 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 1LX has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S14 1LX. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S14 1LX is moderate at 82 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
Bankwood Community Primary School
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Norfolk Community Primary School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Talbot Specialist School
Newfield Secondary School
Carfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Pearl Motors Ltd0.5 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- DJ's Sarnie Bar0.8 km
- A E Hartley & Son1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Zippys1.0 km
- Arbourthorne Community Church0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Tasty Dosa0.7 km
- Wang Bao1.0 km
- Sisi Pizza1.0 km
- Smoke 141.0 km
- Lotus House0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Go Local Covenience Store0.8 km
- AVS Superstore0.3 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- The Cooperative0.8 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- John O'Gaunt1.0 km
- Blackstock Pub0.3 km
- Punch Bowl1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.0 km
- Darnall3.8 km
- Dore & Totley5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Leighton Road/Spotswood Road0.1 km
- Gleadless Road/Newfield Green0.2 km
- Leighton Road/Gleadless Road0.2 km
- Blackstock Road/Bankwood Road0.2 km
- Gleadless Road/Buck Wood View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S141LX · Data under Open Government Licence