S98 1QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Grimesthorpe in Sheffield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
Day-to-day life in S98 1QY has the character of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 S98 1QY are sourced from Output Area E00172428 (shared with 721 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S98 1QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S98 1QY.
395
31
£ 28,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S98 1QY 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 45% social renting, S98 1QY 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 S98 1QY. 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)
S98 1QY has low crime rates — 42 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
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Owler Brook Primary School
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Brightside Nursery and Infant School
Whiteways Primary School
Limpsfield Junior School
Fir Vale School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Railway1.0 km
- Noose And Gibbet1.0 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- IBIS BUDGET0.7 km
- Papas Fish and Chips0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Le Bon Vin0.8 km
- Getir UK Limited0.3 km
- Owler Lane Service Station0.7 km
- Sam's Go Local CMT0.4 km
- Upwell Street Super Mini Market0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- DUNKIN' Broughton Lane0.8 km
- Food Fusion1.0 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Playtimes Playtown0.6 km
- The Library Cafe & Restaurant0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chaaye Paani Lunch Box0.6 km
- Ameen Takeaway0.4 km
- Ibra's0.4 km
- Andys Food Factory0.8 km
- Gripple Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Earl Marshall Guest House0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aram Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall1.9 km
- Darnall2.9 km
- Sheffield3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Brightside Lane/Upwell Street0.1 km
- Brightside Lane/Hawke Street0.1 km
- Brightside Lane/Fell Street0.2 km
- Upwell Street/Carlisle Street East0.2 km
- Brightside Lane/Fell Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S981QY · Data under Open Government Licence