Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S1 2BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 2BA.

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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

84% of homes in S1 2BA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 2BA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.9km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (579 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S1 2BA 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 2BA. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near S1 2BA are high at 579 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 offences701
Anti-social behaviour560
Public order388
Shoplifting319
Other theft165

school Local Schools

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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils0.4 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils0.8 km
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Seven Hills School

Outstanding201 pupils1.1 km
S

All Saints' Catholic High School

Good1419 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Heritage Park School

Requires Improvement107 pupils1.2 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

310 nearby
  • Taco Bell0.9 km
  • All Things Sweet0.9 km
  • Heartspace Cafe0.9 km
  • Red Deer1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 305 more
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Pub, NightClub

81 nearby
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded1.0 km
  • Meltdown Bar0.3 km
  • Ritetrax0.3 km
  • Shakespeare's0.7 km
  • The Fat Cat0.8 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • K Town Chicken1.0 km
  • Khyber Diner0.6 km
  • Adnans0.8 km
  • Aslan Kebab0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.9 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • De Praise Afro Caribbean Food Store0.8 km
  • 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Waingate Express0.4 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 77 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.3 km
  • Sheffield Central Travelodge0.3 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.4 km
  • Novotel Sheffield0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis St Marys0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Alaoma International Foods, Drinks & Spices Ltd0.6 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield0.4 km
  • Darnall3.6 km
  • Meadowhall5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Flat Street/FS10.0 km
  • Flat Street/Fitzalan Square0.0 km
  • Flat Street/FS30.0 km
  • Flat Street/FS20.0 km
  • Arundel Gate/AG90.0 km