S2 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ayton Close, 0.3km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S2 1BS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00172440 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AYTON CLOSE, S2 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYTON CLOSE, S2 1BS.
540
36
£ 30,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S2 1BS 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
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in S2 1BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 S2 1BS. The average age is 35.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 163,995
5 sales · Mean £ 177,996
Terraced
£ 167,995
3 sales · Mean £ 168,995
Detached
£ 198,995
2 sales · Mean £ 198,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S2 1BS is moderate at 59 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
Prince Edward Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Woodthorpe Primary School
Archdale School
Intake Primary School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Gleadless Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.4 km
- Singhs Premier0.4 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
- City Grocers0.6 km
- DJ's Sarnie Bar0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.4 km
- Yummy Plaza0.5 km
- City Spice Takeaway0.5 km
- Manor Top Fish Bar0.4 km
- Planet Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.4 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.6 km
- Arbourthorne Community Church0.8 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.7 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Premier0.9 km
- Go Local Covenience Store0.9 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- The Cooperative0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- The Ball Inn0.5 km
- Fretson Green Club0.5 km
- Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.6 km
- Punch Bowl0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.3 km
- Sheffield3.2 km
- Woodhouse4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Elm Tree0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/City Road0.2 km
- City Road/Elm Tree0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S21BS · Data under Open Government Licence