S26 2AF is a sought-after residential area on Grange Farm Rise, 1.0km from Aston Common in Swallownest and Aston. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, S26 2AF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S26 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00182722 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE FARM RISE, S26 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE FARM RISE, S26 2AF.
470
30
£ 42,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S26 2AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S26 2AF combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£355k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £355k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S26 2AF. The average age is 29.9. 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 younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 277,450
6 sales · Mean £ 288,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S26 2AF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Aston Lodge Primary School
Springwood Junior Academy
Swallownest Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Ascona Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Lodge Lane Mini Market0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rother Valley Golf Centre0.8 km
- Roland Arms0.7 km
- Yellow Lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Astons Restaurant0.8 km
- The Snack Shop at Sheffield Cable Water Ski0.8 km
- Lakeside Cafe0.8 km
- Rother Valley Country Park0.8 km
- The Vintage Tack Room at Aston Springs Farm0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Family Shopper0.9 km
- Co-operative Petrol Station0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Aston Hall Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sun Yee0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kiveton Bridge3.1 km
- Woodhouse3.8 km
- Kiveton Park4.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Chase/Robin Place0.1 km
- The Chase/Windsor Rise0.1 km
- The Chase/Robin Place0.1 km
- Waleswood View/Windsor Rise0.3 km
- Waleswood View/Windsor Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S262AF · Data under Open Government Licence