S5 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from The Cross in Sheffield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shiregreen and Brightside ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 S5 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00040835 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S5 0BZ.
316
33
£ 30,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S5 0BZ 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
S5 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S5 0BZ. The average age is 33.4. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S5 0BZ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hartley Brook Primary School
Beck Primary School
Firth Park Academy
Hatfield Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Monteney Primary School
Holgate Meadows School
Ecclesfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Concord General Store ltd0.8 km
- Concord General Stores Ltd0.8 km
- John's Off Licence0.8 km
- Sunny Convenience Store Ltd0.2 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Job Lot0.8 km
- Coop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Costa Rica Pizza0.9 km
- Flying Fish0.7 km
- Brook Bakery Ltd0.8 km
- Napoli Pizza0.8 km
- Chicago Pizza0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Grill House0.9 km
- Echo0.5 km
- Lower Shiregreen P O0.7 km
- The Calvary Events and Caterers0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall3.1 km
- Chapeltown3.7 km
- Sheffield6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hartley Brook Road/Nether Shire Lane0.0 km
- Hartley Brook Road/Nether Shire Lane0.1 km
- Nether Shire Lane/Hartley Brook Road0.1 km
- Hartley Brook Road/Gregg House Road0.2 km
- Gregg House Road/Hartley Brook Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S50BZ · Data under Open Government Licence