Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SAXONLEA COURT, S2 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAXONLEA COURT, S2 1DF.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S2 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S2 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S2 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Saxonlea Court, 0.7km from Manor Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S2 1DF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00040588 (shared with 7 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 S2 1DF. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean17.4%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around S2 1DF is moderate at 74 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour39
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Pipworth Community Primary School

Good449 pupils0.4 km
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Sheffield Park Academy

Good1155 pupils0.5 km
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Athelstan Primary School

Good619 pupils0.8 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Acres Hill Community Primary School

Good225 pupils1.0 km
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Archdale School

Good96 pupils1.0 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.0 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • China Town1.0 km
  • Aroma1.0 km
  • Family Fish Bar0.5 km
  • No 1 Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • United Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Feathers0.4 km
  • Anglers Rest0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier Harborough Avenue Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Beauty 4 Britain0.5 km
  • Euro Garages (Parkway Service Stn)0.4 km
  • Rosy's Newsagent/Off Licence0.9 km
  • Rubans Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mehr's Massala, Apna Style (CEASED TRADING)0.4 km
  • Steel Inn Cafe0.9 km
  • Travelodge Sheffield0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
  • Premier0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall1.0 km
  • Sheffield3.5 km
  • Woodhouse3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Castlebeck Avenue/Castlebeck Croft0.2 km
  • Castlebeck Avenue/Romandale Gardens0.2 km
  • Castlebeck Avenue/Normancroft Way0.2 km
  • Castlebeck Avenue/Danebrook Court0.3 km
  • Castlebeck Avenue/Prince of Wales Road0.4 km