Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SKIPSEA ROAD, S2 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIPSEA ROAD, S2 1BT.

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Population

540

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S2 1BT 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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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in S2 1BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

S2 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Skipsea Road, 0.2km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S2 1BT 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00172440 (shared with 21 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 1BT. 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

White / British73.6%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 177,995

8 sales · Mean £ 195,621

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

Crime around S2 1BT is moderate at 50 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson28
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils0.2 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.4 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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Archdale School

Good96 pupils0.7 km
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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils0.7 km
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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.9 km
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Sheffield Inclusion Centre

Requires Improvement162 pupils1.1 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.4 km
  • Singhs Premier0.3 km
  • Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
  • City Grocers0.6 km
  • DJ's Sarnie Bar0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Intake Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Yummy Plaza0.4 km
  • City Spice Takeaway0.6 km
  • Manor Top Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Planet Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • St Theresa's Parish Centre0.4 km
  • Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.6 km
  • Arbourthorne Community Church0.9 km
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.8 km
  • Kaz's Kafe0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Go Local Covenience Store1.0 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • The Cooperative0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.6 km
  • The Ball Inn0.5 km
  • Fretson Green Club0.4 km
  • Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.6 km
  • Punch Bowl0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.3 km
  • Sheffield3.1 km
  • Woodhouse4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales Road/Elm Tree0.3 km
  • Prince of Wales Road/City Road0.3 km
  • Fairleigh/Cullabine Road0.3 km