Postcode S2 1AJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Manor Castle ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Woodthorpe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodthorpe is £37,706 per year. The nearest station is Darnall located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Manor Fields.
Woodthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Woodthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodthorpe is £37,706 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from S2 1AJ.
Woodthorpe near S2 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darnall located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manor Fields | Large | Walking directions to Manor Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Windy House Lane Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Windy House Lane Pocket Park |
| 0.3 mi | Castle View Park | Small | Walking directions to Castle View Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £182,250 in Manor Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,220 up to £602,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £219,998 |
| Flats | 21 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £194,995 |
| Terraced | 32 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Manor Castle
In the S2 1AJ postcode area, located within Woodthorpe, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S2 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rubans Convenience Store | 297 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield, S2 1FH | Walking directions to Rubans Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 30 Alison Crescent, Sheffield, S2 1AS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Singh's | Wulfric Road, Sheffield, S2 1LB | Walking directions to Singh's |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 40 Manor Park Centre, Sheffield, S2 1WE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.