S2 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Normancroft Court, 0.5km from Manor Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S2 1DN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £48k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00040617 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMANCROFT COURT, S2 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMANCROFT COURT, S2 1DN.
235
40
£ 30,200 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S2 1DN 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 74% social renting, S2 1DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 1DN. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 48,000
1 sales · Mean £ 48,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S2 1DN is moderate at 73 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
Pipworth Community Primary School
Sheffield Park Academy
Archdale School
Woodthorpe Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Acres Hill Community Primary School
Athelstan Primary School
Stradbroke Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Feathers0.5 km
- Fretson Green Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Aroma0.9 km
- United Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Family Fish Bar0.2 km
- No 1 Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Valentinos Pizza1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Harborough Avenue Convenience Store0.6 km
- Manor Park Post Office Deli Shop1.0 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.2 km
- Beauty 4 Britain0.2 km
- Euro Garages (Parkway Service Stn)0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Mehr's Massala, Apna Style (CEASED TRADING)0.1 km
- Steel Inn Cafe0.6 km
- BST Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Travelodge Sheffield0.3 km
- Half Moon0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Premier0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km
- Coop Late Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall1.1 km
- Sheffield3.2 km
- Woodhouse3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Castlebeck Avenue/Normancroft Way0.1 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Prince of Wales Road0.1 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Prince of Wales Road0.1 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Castlebeck Croft0.1 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Castlebeck Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S21DN · Data under Open Government Licence