S9 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beacon Close, 0.5km from Grimesthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Shiregreen and Brightside ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
For families considering a move, S9 1AA represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.5% year-on-year. 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 S9 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00039753 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACON CLOSE, S9 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON CLOSE, S9 1AA.
237
37
£ 33,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S9 1AA is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 1AA. The average age is 37.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 107,500
14 sales · Mean £ 108,921
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S9 1AA has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Owler Brook Primary School
Limpsfield Junior School
Brightside Nursery and Infant School
Fir Vale School
Whiteways Primary School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bistro1.0 km
- Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living0.7 km
- Wincobank Deli0.9 km
- Rock Up Ltd0.2 km
- Wenue60.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Seven Hills Pharmacy0.9 km
- Wincobank Avenue Grocery0.8 km
- Wincobank Late Shopper0.9 km
- Getir UK Limited0.6 km
- Hamza Supermarket1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Hungry Town0.9 km
- Ibra's0.3 km
- Watan Curry House0.9 km
- Ameen Takeaway0.4 km
- Kashmir Grill0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown0.8 km
- The Railway0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Earl Marshall Guest House0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aram Supermarket0.4 km
- JJ Mini Market0.9 km
- Nisa Brightside0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall1.7 km
- Darnall3.6 km
- Sheffield4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beacon Way/Wincobank Lane0.1 km
- Beacon Way/Wincobank Lane0.1 km
- Skelwith Road/Birdwell Road0.2 km
- Skelwith Road/Wincobank Lane0.2 km
- Brathay Road/Skelwith Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S91AA · Data under Open Government Licence