Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SANDSTONE AVENUE, S9 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDSTONE AVENUE, S9 1AJ.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S9 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

S9 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 85% 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.

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

S9 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Sandstone Avenue, 0.5km from Wincobank in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Shiregreen and Brightside ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

For families considering a move, S9 1AJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 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.

Census 2021 statistics for S9 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00039751 (shared with 3 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 S9 1AJ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 114,950

17 sales · Mean £ 119,555

Detached

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

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

S9 1AJ has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour23
Other crime10
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Limpsfield Junior School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Hinde House 2-16 Academy

Good1368 pupils0.7 km
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Brightside Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding217 pupils0.7 km
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Owler Brook Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Concord Junior Academy

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.9 km
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Fir Vale School

Requires Improvement1000 pupils1.3 km
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Hucklow Primary School

Good522 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Brupaks (UK) Ltd0.8 km
  • Hebdige Catering Butcher1.0 km
  • Sam's Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Winco Store Ltd0.5 km
  • Booze Box0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • New Begin0.5 km
  • Big Bite0.8 km
  • Ameen Takeaway0.9 km
  • Ibra's0.7 km
  • Dragon Valley0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Crown0.7 km
  • The Railway0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Rock Up Ltd0.3 km
  • Wenue60.1 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell Ltd0.9 km
  • Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living0.4 km
  • Wincobank Deli0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Earl Marshall Guest House1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aram Supermarket0.9 km
  • Nisa Brightside0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meadowhall1.4 km
  • Darnall3.9 km
  • Sheffield4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandstone Road/Sandstone Close0.2 km
  • Jenkin Avenue/Jenkin Drive0.2 km
  • Jenkin Avenue/Jenkin Drive0.2 km
  • Beacon Way/Beacon Road0.2 km
  • Beacon Way/Beacon Road0.3 km