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.
S1 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 2BA.
433
26
£ 48,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Grace Owen Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Springfield Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Heritage Park School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S12BA · Data under Open Government Licence