HANGTHWAITE CLOSE, S2 1BH House Prices & Local Information

S2 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hangthwaite Close, 0.3km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S2 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00185246 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.