S9 1PQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merton Rise, 0.4km from Low 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 striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S9 1PQ are sourced from Output Area E00039794 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTON RISE, S9 1PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON RISE, S9 1PQ.
351
39
£ 33,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S9 1PQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S9 1PQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 1PQ. The average age is 38.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,000
2 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S9 1PQ is moderate at 67 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
Concord Junior Academy
Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Limpsfield Junior School
Blackburn Primary School
Brightside Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisa Brightside1.0 km
- Costcutter Wincobank0.2 km
- Savemore0.2 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- J.Sainsburys PLC0.8 km
- Kenji1.0 km
- Newman Off Licence0.3 km
- Wincobank Avenue Grocery1.0 km
- Wincobank Post Office0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Wincobank0.1 km
- Blackburn & Wincobank Con.Club0.2 km
- Wincobank Hotel0.1 km
- Railway Hotel0.5 km
- Royal Oak0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Carluccio's0.9 km
- Wincobank Deli0.9 km
- German Doner kebab0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dragon Valley0.8 km
- Hungry Town0.9 km
- Big Bite0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Shakes0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall0.8 km
- Rotherham Central4.2 km
- Darnall4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Merton Lane/Jardine Street0.1 km
- Merton Lane/Newman Road0.1 km
- Merton Lane/Fife Street0.2 km
- Standon Road/Fife Street0.2 km
- Fife Street/Standon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S91PQ · Data under Open Government Licence