S2 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1DS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 77 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00040588 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S2 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S2 1DS.
283
40
£ 30,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S2 1DS 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.
Area Character
S2 1DS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S2 1DS. 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
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 1DS is moderate at 77 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
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China Town0.9 km
- Aroma0.9 km
- Family Fish Bar0.3 km
- No 1 Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- United Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Feathers0.5 km
- Fretson Green Club0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier Harborough Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
- Beauty 4 Britain0.3 km
- Euro Garages (Parkway Service Stn)0.2 km
- Rubans Convenience Store0.3 km
- Littledale Convenience Store0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Mehr's Massala, Apna Style (CEASED TRADING)0.2 km
- Steel Inn Cafe0.7 km
- Travelodge Sheffield0.3 km
- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.9 km
- Half Moon1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.2 km
- Premier0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall1.1 km
- Sheffield3.3 km
- Woodhouse3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Castlebeck Avenue/Normancroft Way0.0 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Castlebeck Croft0.0 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Romandale Gardens0.2 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Prince of Wales Road0.2 km
- Castlebeck Avenue/Prince of Wales Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S21DS · Data under Open Government Licence