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S1 2ER

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Overview

Postcode S1 2ER is located in a minor urban area, within the City ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cathedral & Kelham area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,095.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.7× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cathedral & Kelham is £59,831 per year. The nearest station is Cathedral, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Street Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1096
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Cathedral & Kelham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cathedral & Kelham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,095.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cathedral & Kelham is £59,831 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S1 2ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Cathedral & Kelham near S1 2ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cathedral located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S1 2ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Cathedral

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Cathedral
0.1 mi

Castle Square

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Castle Square
0.2 mi

Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S1 2ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth Street ParkLargeWalking directions to South Street Park
0.3 miNursery Street Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Street Pocket Park
0.4 miPound's ParkSmallWalking directions to Pound's Park

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
2,663 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
357.5(+709%)
Anti-social behaviour
269.39(+1785%)
Public order
231.62(+2523%)
Shoplifting
209.47(+2291%)
Other crime
124.37(+3624%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
33.56%
African
68
15.74%
Other White
50
11.57%
Chinese
45
10.42%
Indian
30
6.94%
Total population: 432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
273
63.64%
Level 3 (A level)
104
24.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
3.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
3.5%
No qualifications
11
2.56%
Total 16+ residents: 429

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
98
82.35%
Other social rented
7
5.88%
Owns outright
6
5.04%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.36%
Shared ownership
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in City

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £168K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£170,000£172
Semi-Detached2£153,250£215
Detached1£140,000£135
Flats129£121,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£94,000£127,500
2017£120,000£136,250
2018£120,000£148,250
2019£101,750£149,750
2020£92,750£160,000
2021£120,412£191,500
2022£128,402£187,000
2023£140,300£270,000
2024£140,650£173,000
2025£133,000£186,500
2026£110,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£211£163
2017£228£168
2018£226£178
2019£224£162
2020£277£188
2021£265£213
2022£281£207
2023£259£224
2024£273£221
2025£224£197
2026£210£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S1 2ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S1 2ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Apartment 1, Telegraph House, 11 - 15, High Street, Sheffield, S1 2GAFlatsLeasehold£100,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 12, Mazda Building, 4, St Peters Close, Sheffield, S1 2ENOtherLeasehold£235,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 12, Mazda Building, 4, St Peters Close, Sheffield, S1 2ENFlatsLeasehold£235,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 9, Mazda Building, 4, St Peters Close, Sheffield, S1 2ENFlatsLeasehold£189,000
20 Nov 2025Flat 4, Mazda Buildings, Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EFFlatsLeasehold£72,500

Schools

In the S1 2ER postcode area, located within Cathedral & Kelham, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S1 2ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSheffield Hallam UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miNurseryGrace Owen Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFreeman CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S1 2ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S1 2ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local19-21 High Street, City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0 miSmoke & Vape33 High Street, City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2GAWalking directions to Smoke & Vape
0.1 miLidl50 High Street, City Centre, Sheffield, S1 1QHWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miZaonmart20 Chapel Walk, Sheffield, S1 2PDWalking directions to Zaonmart
0.1 miTesco Express17 Church Street, Sheffield, S1 2GJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S1 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maia Salman-Lord

City - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Abtisam Mohamed

Sheffield Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield CentralE14001467
WardCityE05010862
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathedral & KelhamE02006843
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 073DE01033264
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2008-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S1 2ER

Is S1 2ER (Cathedral & Kelham) safe?

The area around S1 2ER records about 1096 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S1 2ER?

The median sale price around S1 2ER in Cathedral & Kelham is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S1 2ER?

There are 15 schools close to S1 2ER, including Sheffield Hallam University (Good), Grace Owen Nursery School (Good) and Freeman College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S1 2ER?

The closest station to S1 2ER is Cathedral, about 87 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S1 2ER?

S1 2ER scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,764 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S1 2ER (Cathedral & Kelham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S1 2ER is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maia Salman-Lord (Green Party).