S9 2QL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Brightside in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S9 2QL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 S9 2QL are sourced from Output Area E00172428 (shared with 721 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S9 2QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S9 2QL.
395
31
£ 28,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S9 2QL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S9 2QL has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 2QL. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S9 2QL are high at 162 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Don Valley
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Phillimore Community Primary School
Whiteways Primary School
Owler Brook Primary School
Fir Vale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- The Old House Ltd1.0 km
- Al Amin Halal Foods1.0 km
- Attercliffe Post Office0.2 km
- Getir UK Limited0.9 km
- Upwell Street Super Mini Market1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Hadfield Institute0.4 km
- 876 Restaurant and Grill0.6 km
- Awesome Walls Sheffield0.9 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
- Deli At The Don0.3 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leisure United0.8 km
- Attercliffe Liberal Club and Institute0.3 km
- IBIS BUDGET0.8 km
- Papas Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aram Supermarket1.0 km
- Dora Food Plus0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ameen Takeaway1.0 km
- Gripple Ltd0.9 km
- Burga Boy0.8 km
- Khan Darbar0.5 km
- Chaaye Paani Lunch Box0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.3 km
- Meadowhall2.6 km
- Sheffield2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Stevenson Road/Woodbine Road0.3 km
- Attercliffe Road/Vicarage Road0.3 km
- Stevenson Road/Woodbine Road0.3 km
- Attercliffe Road/Worksop Road0.3 km
- Attercliffe Common/Clay Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S92QL · Data under Open Government Licence