S1 2BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Pond Hill, 0.8km from Park Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S1 2BG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are high (472 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S1 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POND HILL, S1 2BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POND HILL, S1 2BG.
215
33
£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S1 2BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S1 2BG has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S1 2BG. The average age is 32.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S1 2BG are high at 472 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
Heritage Park School
Springfield Primary School
Discovery Academy
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- De Praise Afro Caribbean Food Store0.8 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Waingate Express0.5 km
- Boutique Monica0.6 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.7 km
- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Meltdown Bar0.5 km
- Ritetrax0.3 km
- Shakespeare's0.9 km
- The Fat Cat1.0 km
- 99 Mary Street Limited0.9 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
280 nearby- 14Forty0.8 km
- Beteseb0.4 km
- Bin Wali Ltd - JuicePresso0.5 km
- Cassinellis0.5 km
- Gemelo Cafe0.6 km
- + 275 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Khyber Diner0.7 km
- 8520.8 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.6 km
- Brendas Traditional Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Costcutter0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.3 km
- Darnall3.5 km
- Meadowhall5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pond Hill/Pond Street0.0 km
- Pond Hill/Pond Street0.1 km
- Sheffield Interchange/E10.1 km
- Pond Hill/Pond Street0.1 km
- Pond Hill/Pond Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S12BG · Data under Open Government Licence