S1 2BF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 1.0km from Highfield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S1 2BF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00172407 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S1 2BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S1 2BF.
247
27
£ 48,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 2BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 78% private renter occupancy, S1 2BF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 2BF. The average age is 27.5. 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 2BF are high at 175 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
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Grace Owen Nursery School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Seven Hills School
Heritage Park School
Discovery Academy
Springfield Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
330 nearby- FULLY LOADED1.0 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Taco Bell0.8 km
- All Things Sweet0.9 km
- Red Deer1.0 km
- + 325 more
Pub, NightClub
81 nearby- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.9 km
- Meltdown Bar0.8 km
- Ritetrax0.8 km
- Cricketers0.9 km
- Showcase0.9 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- K Town Chicken0.9 km
- Kebabish Express1.0 km
- Man Fryday0.8 km
- Chino's0.9 km
- Supa Snax0.7 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Waingate Express0.9 km
- BP Sheffield - Spar/ Tango Ice Blast0.8 km
- Rontec - Norfolk Park Filling Station0.8 km
- United Stores0.7 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.3 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.9 km
- Sheffield Central Travelodge0.7 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Ozmen Extra1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.2 km
- Darnall3.7 km
- Meadowhall5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Paternoster Row/Ss50.0 km
- Paternoster Row/SS20.1 km
- Sheaf Street/Harmer Lane0.1 km
- Suffolk Road/Turner Street0.1 km
- Pond Street/Paternoster Row0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S12BF · Data under Open Government Licence