Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S1 2BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

215

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S1 2BQ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

S1 2BQ 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.

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

S1 2BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Park Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S1 2BQ 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 (429 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S1 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 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 2BQ. 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

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean16.5%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near S1 2BQ are high at 429 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 offences472
Anti-social behaviour422
Public order303
Other crime156
Shoplifting131

school Local Schools

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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils0.3 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.1 km
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Seven Hills School

Outstanding201 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints' Catholic High School

Good1419 pupils1.2 km
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Heritage Park School

Requires Improvement107 pupils1.3 km
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Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School

Good546 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Division News1.0 km
  • Titanium Strength Gym1.0 km
  • Corner Stop0.9 km
  • I C Innovations Limited0.8 km
  • Boutique Monica0.3 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Leonardo Hotel Sheffield1.0 km
  • Leopold Hotel0.7 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.6 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Bar Public Limited0.6 km
  • Cavells Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Maggie May's0.8 km
  • Maida Vale0.9 km
  • The Grapes0.9 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

251 nearby
  • 15540.5 km
  • 3Squared0.7 km
  • Ask Italian0.9 km
  • Cuppacha Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • Cutlers Hall Hospitality0.6 km
  • + 246 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Feast0.5 km
  • 8521.0 km
  • Beres Pork Shop0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.2 km
  • Greggs of Yorkshire0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.7 km
  • Emin Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield0.6 km
  • Darnall3.4 km
  • Meadowhall5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Exchange Place/CG140.0 km
  • Exchange Place/CG150.0 km
  • Exchange Street/Wharf Street0.1 km
  • Commercial Street/CG10.1 km
  • Fitz Sq/Ponds Forge to Mdwhall-Halfwy0.2 km