S2 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Fairleigh in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00185243 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S2 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S2 1BR.
435
27
£ 30,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
74% of homes in S2 1BR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S2 1BR. The average age is 27.1. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S2 1BR has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Woodthorpe Primary School
Archdale School
Intake Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Gleadless Primary School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.4 km
- Singhs Premier0.4 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
- City Grocers0.7 km
- Manor Post Office0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.4 km
- Yummy Plaza0.5 km
- City Spice Takeaway0.5 km
- Manor Top Fish Bar0.5 km
- Planet Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.3 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.5 km
- Arbourthorne Community Church1.0 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.7 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Premier0.8 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- The Ball Inn0.5 km
- Fretson Green Club0.4 km
- Arundel Ex-service Mens Club0.7 km
- Punch Bowl0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.2 km
- Sheffield3.2 km
- Woodhouse4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Fairleigh0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Queen Mary Road0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Queen Mary Road0.3 km
- Fairleigh/Cullabine Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S21BR · Data under Open Government Licence