Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MERTON RISE, S9 1PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON RISE, S9 1PQ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S9 1PQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour32
Burglary19
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Concord Junior Academy

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.4 km
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Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy

Good201 pupils0.5 km
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Hinde House 2-16 Academy

Good1368 pupils0.8 km
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Limpsfield Junior School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Blackburn Primary School

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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Brightside Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding217 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Nisa Brightside1.0 km
  • Costcutter Wincobank0.2 km
  • Savemore0.2 km
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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Carluccio's0.9 km
  • Wincobank Deli0.9 km
  • German Doner kebab0.9 km
fastfood

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

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