S9 1NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prestwich Street, 0.5km from Low Wincobank in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Shiregreen and Brightside ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.
S9 1NU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S9 1NU are sourced from Output Area E00039797 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTWICH STREET, S9 1NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTWICH STREET, S9 1NU.
162
45
£ 33,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S9 1NU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S9 1NU is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 1NU. The average age is 45.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 126,000
1 sales · Mean £ 126,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S9 1NU is moderate at 59 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
Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
Concord Junior Academy
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Limpsfield Junior School
Brightside Nursery and Infant School
Blackburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Millies Cookies Kiosk1.0 km
- Brupaks (UK) Ltd0.6 km
- GT News0.7 km
- Hebdige Catering Butcher0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- ChaoBaby1.0 km
- Las Iguanas/Blazing Bird/Bang Bang Burrito1.0 km
- Let's Sushi Limited1.0 km
- Pizza Express1.0 km
- Coffika0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Tasty Plaice1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- New Begin0.9 km
- Big Bite0.6 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Railway Hotel0.6 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
- Blackburn & Wincobank Con.Club0.4 km
- Wincobank Hotel0.1 km
- The Wincobank0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundland0.9 km
- Costcutter Wincobank0.4 km
- Savemore0.3 km
- Nisa Brightside0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall0.7 km
- Rotherham Central4.3 km
- Darnall4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Newman Road/Robin Hood Road0.1 km
- Merton Lane/Newman Road0.1 km
- Merton Lane/Jardine Street0.1 km
- Newman Road/Barkby Road0.2 km
- Barrow Road/Newman Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S91NU · Data under Open Government Licence