S20 1GB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sothall Close, 0.3km from Beighton in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beighton ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
For families considering a move, S20 1GB represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S20 1GB are sourced from Output Area E00040708 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOTHALL CLOSE, S20 1GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOTHALL CLOSE, S20 1GB.
297
38
£ 36,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S20 1GB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
S20 1GB is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S20 1GB. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S20 1GB has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Reignhead Primary School
Becton School
Beighton Nursery Infant School
Brook House Junior
Westfield School
Waterthorpe Infant School
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Club Baize0.2 km
- Beighton Welfare (Recreation Ground)0.8 km
- Gypsy Queen0.3 km
- Fox Inn0.3 km
- Drakehouse Mill1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Beckton Avenue Day Care Centre0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- The Belfry0.5 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kentucky Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Admiral0.6 km
- Pontillos0.6 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
- Greggs Cafe0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- B & M LTD1.0 km
- Beighton Post Office0.6 km
- Poundland Limited0.7 km
- Wickes Building Supplies1.0 km
- Premier Store0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse2.5 km
- Kiveton Bridge5.1 km
- Darnall6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sothall Green/Grange Road0.1 km
- Sothall Green/Grange Road0.1 km
- West Street/Orchard Lane0.2 km
- Drake House Lane/Sothall Green0.2 km
- Drake House Lane/Sothall Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S201GB · Data under Open Government Licence