Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HAYMARKET, S1 2AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYMARKET, S1 2AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

433

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

S1 2AW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

S1 2AW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Haymarket, 0.8km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S1 2AW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.

Safety: Crime rates are high (498 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S1 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00185217 (shared with 148 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 S1 2AW. The average age is 26.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean17.1%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near S1 2AW are high at 498 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.

Violence and sexual offences595
Anti-social behaviour517
Public order368
Shoplifting258
Other crime165

school Local Schools

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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils0.5 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.0 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.1 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Seven Hills School

Outstanding201 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints' Catholic High School

Good1419 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

291 nearby
  • Hot Chilli1.0 km
  • Admiral0.1 km
  • Adsetts Learning Centre0.5 km
  • Chinese Table Ltd0.2 km
  • Central United Reformed Church0.3 km
  • + 286 more
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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • G T News0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
  • Parkhill Provisions0.7 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • CODE0.9 km
  • Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.5 km
  • Hallamshire Hotel1.0 km
  • J D Wetherspoons Ltd0.7 km
  • Mojo0.6 km
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • 8520.8 km
  • Beres Pork Shop0.7 km
  • Brendas Traditional Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.1 km
  • Greggs of Yorkshire0.4 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.9 km
  • Leopold Hotel0.5 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.5 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield0.6 km
  • Darnall3.6 km
  • Meadowhall5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Haymarket/CG210.0 km
  • Haymarket/CG200.0 km
  • Castle Street/CG220.1 km
  • Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mdwhall-Halfwy0.1 km
  • Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge0.1 km