Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

RAVENCARR ROAD, S2 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENCARR ROAD, S2 1AL.

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Population

525

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S2 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S2 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £194,900 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S2 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ravencarr Road, 0.4km from Manor Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S2 1AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, up 1.0% 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 S2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00172432 (shared with 16 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 S2 1AL. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.1%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 172,497

6 sales · Mean £ 180,330

Semi-Detached

£ 142,997

16 sales · Mean £ 158,747

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S2 1AL has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime18
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Archdale School

Good96 pupils0.1 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
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Pipworth Community Primary School

Good449 pupils0.7 km
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Sheffield Park Academy

Good1155 pupils0.7 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School

Good347 pupils1.1 km
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Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement325 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • DB Foods U.K Ltd0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Alberts Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Little Jacks0.6 km
  • Family Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Manor Top Local1.0 km
  • Manor Park Post Office Deli Shop0.7 km
  • The Green Estate CIC1.0 km
  • Mega Service Station (Petrogas)1.0 km
  • Select and Save0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Manor Estate Social Club0.9 km
  • Merrie Monk0.6 km
  • Fretson Green Club0.4 km
  • Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.9 km
  • Manor Castle Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Peggy's Cafe0.9 km
  • The City Cafe0.9 km
  • BST Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Rhubarb Shed Cafe1.0 km
  • Travelodge Sheffield0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • Coop Late Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall1.6 km
  • Sheffield2.7 km
  • Woodhouse4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Raynald Road/Archdale Road0.1 km
  • Raynald Road/Waltheof Road0.1 km
  • Harborough Avenue/The Crossways0.2 km
  • Harborough Avenue/The Crossways0.2 km
  • Queen Mary Road/Windy House Lane0.3 km