S9 5HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.4km from Darnall in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Darnall ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S9 5HQ offers 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £73k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5HQ are sourced from Output Area E00040056 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, S9 5HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, S9 5HQ.
448
30
£ 28,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S9 5HQ 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 5HQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S9 5HQ. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 73,000
2 sales · Mean £ 73,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S9 5HQ is moderate at 57 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
High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy
High Hazels Junior School
Acres Hill Community Primary School
Phillimore Community Primary School
Sheffield Park Academy
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Pipworth Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Aroma0.9 km
- Chaii Nastha0.3 km
- Cafe 313 Express0.1 km
- Darnall Fisheries0.0 km
- Dodos0.2 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Costco Wholesale UK Ltd0.8 km
- High Hazels Market0.3 km
- Darnall Grocery Store0.2 km
- Lavinia Shop0.1 km
- Meena Bazaar0.2 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Handsworth Junior Sporting Club0.9 km
- The Little Mesters Cafe0.3 km
- Warehouse Demo Services0.8 km
- Flavourz Cafe0.0 km
- Cater Link Ltd0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Victory Club0.0 km
- Darnall Horticulture & Floral Services Institution0.2 km
- Sportsman Inn0.8 km
- Terminus Tavern0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Al Batati Supermarket0.6 km
- Sam's Super Save0.8 km
- Lidl UK0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall0.7 km
- Meadowhall3.3 km
- Sheffield3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Main Road/Catley Road0.1 km
- Main Road/Greenland Road0.1 km
- Staniforth Road/Kirby Close0.1 km
- Main Road/Greenland Road0.1 km
- Greenland Road/Britannia Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S95HQ · Data under Open Government Licence