S2 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queen Mary Road, 0.3km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 2.7% 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00185246 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEEN MARY ROAD, S2 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN MARY ROAD, S2 1BG.
139
29
£ 30,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S2 1BG — age 29, 85% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S2 1BG. The average age is 29.3. 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: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 174,995
26 sales · Mean £ 181,226
Detached
£ 240,000
4 sales · Mean £ 228,748
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S2 1BG is moderate at 58 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
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Archdale School
Intake Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Gleadless Primary School
Pipworth Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.4 km
- Manor Top Local0.5 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
- Animals 'N' Extras0.4 km
- Fultons Foods0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.4 km
- DB Foods U.K Ltd0.9 km
- Brando's Pizza & Grill1.0 km
- Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.4 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Manor Estate Social Club0.7 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- The Ball Inn0.4 km
- Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.7 km
- Fretson Green Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Premier0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.4 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.9 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.6 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.4 km
- Peggy's Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.2 km
- Sheffield3.3 km
- Woodhouse4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales Road/Queen Mary Road0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Queen Mary Road0.3 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.3 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.3 km
- Mansfield Road/Applegarth Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S21BG · Data under Open Government Licence