S9 4EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowden Wood Crescent, 0.7km from Acres Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S9 4EA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k. 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 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00040600 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWDEN WOOD CRESCENT, S9 4EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWDEN WOOD CRESCENT, S9 4EA.
289
41
£ 30,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S9 4EA 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
With 54% social renting, S9 4EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 4EA. The average age is 41.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,250
4 sales · Mean £ 154,419
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S9 4EA has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Acres Hill Community Primary School
Sheffield Park Academy
Pipworth Community Primary School
Athelstan Primary School
High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy
High Hazels Junior School
Archdale School
Woodthorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Eurest-Compass Group UK & Ireland0.9 km
- P&B Metal Components Limited0.7 km
- Bwnab Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Mehr's Massala, Apna Style (CEASED TRADING)0.9 km
- Travelodge Sheffield0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- China Town0.6 km
- Aroma0.6 km
- Flamez Dessert0.9 km
- Family Fish Bar0.9 km
- Happy Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Three Feathers0.3 km
- The Victory Club1.0 km
- Darnall Horticulture & Floral Services Institution1.0 km
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Rubans Convenience Store0.9 km
- Beauty 4 Britain0.9 km
- Euro Garages (Parkway Service Stn)0.9 km
- High Hazels Market0.8 km
- Darnall Grocery Store0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl UK1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall0.3 km
- Sheffield3.5 km
- Woodhouse3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bowden Wood Crescent/Bowden Wood Road0.0 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Bowden Wood Crescent0.1 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Mather Road0.2 km
- Prince of Wales Road/Halsall Avenue0.2 km
- Mather Road/Littledale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S94EA · Data under Open Government Licence