S2 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Normancroft Crescent, 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 1DP 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00040617 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMANCROFT CRESCENT, S2 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMANCROFT CRESCENT, S2 1DP.
235
40
£ 30,200 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S2 1DP 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
S2 1DP has a significant social housing presence — 74% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S2 1DP. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S2 1DP is moderate at 76 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
Woodthorpe Primary School
Archdale School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Athelstan Primary School
Acres Hill Community Primary School
Stradbroke Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Feathers0.5 km
- Fretson Green Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Aroma1.0 km
- United Fried Chicken0.7 km
- China Town1.0 km
- Flamez Dessert0.3 km
- Family Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier Harborough Avenue Convenience Store0.8 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.4 km
- Littledale Convenience Store1.0 km
- Beauty 4 Britain0.4 km
- Euro Garages (Parkway Service Stn)0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mehr's Massala, Apna Style (CEASED TRADING)0.3 km
- Steel Inn Cafe0.8 km
- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.8 km
- Travelodge Sheffield0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Premier0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall1.1 km
- Sheffield3.4 km
- Woodhouse3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Castlebeck Avenue/Castlebeck Croft0.1 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Normancroft Way0.1 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Romandale Gardens0.1 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Danebrook Court0.2 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Prince of Wales Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S21DP · Data under Open Government Licence