S7 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Herschell Road, 0.6km from Sharrow Head in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Nether Edge and Sharrow ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 S7 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00041089 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERSCHELL ROAD, S7 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERSCHELL ROAD, S7 1BT.
360
31
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S7 1BT has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S7 1BT. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S7 1BT is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Lowfield Community Primary School
Anns Grove Primary School
Nether Edge Primary School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Kenwood Academy
Broomhall Nursery School
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Barrowboy0.5 km
- Nether Edge Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Teller0.7 km
- Lantern Theatre0.5 km
- Over The Yardarm Limited0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- Aton Restaurant0.5 km
- The Greek Village0.5 km
- Virgin Active - Sheffield (Elior)0.5 km
- Amici & Bici Cafe & Restaurant0.2 km
- Atipico Street Food0.2 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Chach Spark0.9 km
- Jaan Kebab House0.8 km
- Burgery0.4 km
- Delicious Pizzeria/Little Roma Pizzeria0.9 km
- Pinocchios (Take Away)0.4 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- A K Groceries and Halal Meat0.4 km
- Forge Bakehouse Ltd0.2 km
- Polish Deli0.4 km
- Fox Wine & Spirits0.4 km
- Madina Stores0.1 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kenwood Hall Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.9 km
- Dore & Totley4.8 km
- Darnall4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road/Wolsley Road0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road/Farrar Road0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road/Chippinghouse Road0.2 km
- Wolseley Road/Staveley Road0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road/St Ronans Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S71BT · Data under Open Government Licence