S2 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windy House Lane, 0.3km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in S2 1BY has the character of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00172461 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDY HOUSE LANE, S2 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDY HOUSE LANE, S2 1BY.
229
31
£ 30,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S2 1BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
S2 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S2 1BY. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 122,000
7 sales · Mean £ 115,228
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S2 1BY 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.
school Local Schools
Archdale School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Pipworth Community Primary School
Sheffield Park Academy
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Sheffield Springs Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Manor Castle Inn0.9 km
- Merrie Monk0.9 km
- Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.6 km
- Manor Estate Social Club0.6 km
- Fretson Green Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Manor Outlet At Lodge Discovery Centre0.9 km
- Mehr's Massala, Apna Style (CEASED TRADING)0.8 km
- Steel Inn Cafe0.6 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.9 km
- BST Retail Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Premier Harborough Avenue Convenience Store0.6 km
- Animals 'N' Extras0.7 km
- Fultons Foods0.9 km
- Jacks Sandwich Stop0.8 km
- Manor Park Post Office Deli Shop0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Coop Late Shop0.9 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Manor Park Fisheries Ltd0.9 km
- Dial A Pizza Express0.7 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- Indian Chef0.7 km
- Rasheed's0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall1.9 km
- Sheffield2.8 km
- Woodhouse4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Mary Road/Windy House Lane0.1 km
- Queen Mary Road/Raynald Road0.1 km
- Wulfric Road/Stirling Way0.1 km
- Wulfric Road/Fretson Road South0.2 km
- Wulfric Road/Bassledene Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S21BY · Data under Open Government Licence