S2 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S2 1BJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00172440 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S2 1BJ.
540
36
£ 30,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S2 1BJ 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
With 57% social renting, S2 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S2 1BJ. The average age is 35.6. 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 around S2 1BJ is moderate at 59 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
Prince Edward Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Archdale School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Woodthorpe Primary School
Intake Primary School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Pipworth Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.5 km
- Singhs Premier0.2 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.6 km
- City Grocers0.5 km
- DJ's Sarnie Bar0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.5 km
- Yummy Plaza0.3 km
- City Spice Takeaway0.7 km
- Manor Top Fish Bar0.3 km
- Planet Pizza & Grill1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.4 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.7 km
- Arbourthorne Community Church0.8 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.8 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Premier1.0 km
- Go Local Covenience Store0.9 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- The Cooperative0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.7 km
- The Ball Inn0.6 km
- Fretson Green Club0.4 km
- Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.5 km
- Punch Bowl0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.3 km
- Sheffield3.0 km
- Woodhouse4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.1 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.1 km
- Fairleigh/Cullabine Road0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/City Road0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Elm Tree0.2 km
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