S9 1AL 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00039751 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDSTONE AVENUE, S9 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDSTONE AVENUE, S9 1AL.
303
41
£ 33,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S9 1AL 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.
Area Character
S9 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £130k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 1AL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
12 sales · Mean £ 128,041
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S9 1AL has low crime rates — 31 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
Limpsfield Junior School
Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Brightside Nursery and Infant School
Owler Brook Primary School
Concord Junior Academy
Fir Vale School
Hucklow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Brupaks (UK) Ltd0.9 km
- Sam's Go Local Extra0.9 km
- Winco Store Ltd0.4 km
- Booze Box0.9 km
- Magazin Romanesc Tudor East European Food0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Henrys Cafe1.0 km
- Rock Up Ltd0.3 km
- Wenue60.2 km
- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd1.0 km
- Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Begin0.5 km
- Big Bite0.9 km
- Ameen Takeaway0.9 km
- Ibra's0.7 km
- Dragon Valley0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown0.8 km
- The Railway0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Earl Marshall Guest House1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aram Supermarket0.9 km
- Nisa Brightside0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall1.4 km
- Darnall3.9 km
- Sheffield4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sandstone Road/Sandstone Close0.2 km
- Jenkin Avenue/Jenkin Drive0.3 km
- Jenkin Avenue/Jenkin Drive0.3 km
- Beacon Way/Beacon Road0.3 km
- Beacon Way/Beacon Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S91AL · Data under Open Government Licence