S9 2YL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Tinsley in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Darnall ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
For families considering a move, S9 2YL represents 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 rates are high (739 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 2YL are sourced from Output Area E00040038 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S9 2YL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S9 2YL.
435
34
£ 29,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S9 2YL 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 2YL has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 2YL. The average age is 33.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S9 2YL are high at 739 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Brightside Nursery and Infant School
Limpsfield Junior School
Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Millies Cookies Kiosk0.5 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Tinsley Service Station0.1 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Air Haus0.4 km
- ChaoBaby0.5 km
- Las Iguanas/Blazing Bird/Bang Bang Burrito0.5 km
- Let's Sushi Limited0.5 km
- Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Sheffield0.6 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Tasty Plaice0.5 km
- Big Bite1.0 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Express0.6 km
- Greggs PLC (Drive Thru)0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown1.0 km
- Balraj Johal0.5 km
- Steel Foundry0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall0.9 km
- Darnall3.2 km
- Rotherham Central3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Vulcan Road0.0 km
- Sheffield Road/Vulcan Road0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Lock House Road0.2 km
- Meadowhall Way/Vulcan Road0.3 km
- Sheffield Road/Weedon Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S92YL · Data under Open Government Licence