S2 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00185243 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S2 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S2 1BN.
435
27
£ 30,200 /yr
53%
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
74% of homes in S2 1BN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S2 1BN. The average age is 27.1. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S2 1BN is moderate at 52 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
Pipworth Community Primary School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- DB Foods U.K Ltd0.8 km
- Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.4 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Pizza Paradise0.6 km
- Toppolis0.5 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Manor Top Local0.5 km
- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.5 km
- Premier Harborough Avenue Convenience Store1.0 km
- Rubans Convenience Store1.0 km
- Singhs Premier0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Manor Estate Social Club0.6 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.6 km
- The Ball Inn0.6 km
- Punch Bowl1.0 km
- Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Premier0.7 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Peggy's Cafe0.7 km
- The City Cafe0.6 km
- Steel Inn Cafe1.0 km
- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.2 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.1 km
- Sheffield3.2 km
- Woodhouse4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales Road/Queen Mary Road0.1 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Queen Mary Road0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
- Fairleigh/Cullabine Road0.3 km
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