Is S9 1BB a safe place to live?

Yes, S9 1BB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 40 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S9 1BB?

The average property price in S9 1BB is currently around £149k.

What is the population of S9 1BB?

The population for the S9 1BB area is approximately 225 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FORT HILL ROAD, S9 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORT HILL ROAD, S9 1BB.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S9 1BB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10

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7/10

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9/10

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10/10

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6/10

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3/10

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10/10

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8/10

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7/10

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Area Character

S9 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £149k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S9 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Fort Hill Road, 0.3km from Wincobank in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Shiregreen and Brightside ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S9 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00185207 (shared with 6 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 S9 1BB. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%

Asian / British Asian7.1%

Black / African / Caribbean2.2%

Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 43%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 139,000

12 sales · Mean £ 131,041

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

S9 1BB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77

Criminal damage and arson32

Anti-social behaviour24

Public order15

Other theft9

school Local Schools

Limpsfield Junior School

Good236 pupils0.2 km

Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy

Good201 pupils0.5 km

Hinde House 2-16 Academy

Good1368 pupils0.6 km

Concord Junior Academy

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.7 km

Brightside Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding217 pupils0.7 km

Owler Brook Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km

Hucklow Primary School

Good522 pupils1.4 km

Hatfield Academy

Requires Improvement377 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby

Brupaks (UK) Ltd0.7 km
Hebdige Catering Butcher0.8 km
Sam's Go Local Extra0.9 km
Winco Store Ltd0.4 km
Sam's Go Local CMT0.9 km
+ 10 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby

New Begin0.4 km
Ibra's0.9 km
Dragon Valley0.7 km
Hungry Town0.3 km
Big Bite0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Bartlett Mitchell Ltd1.0 km
Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living0.4 km
Wincobank Deli0.3 km
Rock Up Ltd0.4 km
Wenue60.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

The Railway0.6 km
The Wincobank0.9 km
Wincobank Hotel0.9 km
The Crown0.7 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Nisa Brightside0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Meadowhall1.2 km
Darnall4.0 km
Sheffield4.6 km

Bus Stops

Sandstone Road/Sandstone Close0.1 km
Sandstone Road/Jenkin Road0.2 km
Sandstone Road/Jenkin Road0.2 km
Jenkin Avenue/Jenkin Drive0.2 km
Jenkin Avenue/Jenkin Drive0.2 km