Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S2 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S2 1BE.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S2 1BE 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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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S2 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S2 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Manor Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S2 1BE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 86% 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. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 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 S2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00040622 (shared with 10 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 1BE. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.0%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.7%
Other / Mixed14.9%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 10%
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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 around S2 1BE is moderate at 73 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 offences124
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft26
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Pipworth Community Primary School

Good449 pupils0.4 km
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Sheffield Park Academy

Good1155 pupils0.5 km
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Archdale School

Good96 pupils0.6 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.6 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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Acres Hill Community Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Feathers0.7 km
  • Fretson Green Club0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier Harborough Avenue Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Rubans Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Singhs Premier0.9 km
  • Manor Post Office0.9 km
  • Beauty 4 Britain0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Mehr's Massala, Apna Style (CEASED TRADING)0.3 km
  • Steel Inn Cafe0.6 km
  • St Theresa's Parish Centre0.6 km
  • Travelodge Sheffield0.6 km
  • Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Little Jacks0.9 km
  • United Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Flamez Dessert0.3 km
  • Yummy Plaza0.9 km
  • Family Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Premier0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall1.3 km
  • Sheffield3.3 km
  • Woodhouse3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Prince of Wales Road/Ravencarr Road0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales Road/Harborough Avenue0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales Road/Harborough Avenue0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales Road/Noehill Road0.2 km
  • Harborough Avenue/Prince of Wales Road0.2 km