Postcode S2 1RQ is located in a minor urban area, within the Manor Castle area 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 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodthorpe is £37,706 per year. The median sale price in Manor Castle is £189,250 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,750 and £245,000. The nearest station is Darnall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mather Community Park.
Woodthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,238 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Woodthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from S2 1RQ.
Woodthorpe near S2 1RQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Darnall | N/A | Walking directions to Darnall |
| 0.9 mi | Spring Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Spring Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mather Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Mather Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Wedge | Small | Walking directions to The Wedge |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £189,250 (about £224 per square foot) in Manor Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,750 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £269,995 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £204,995 | £232 |
| Flats | 34 | £198,550 | £267 |
| Terraced | 52 | £165,048 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,995 | £114,000 | £104,000 | £87,500 |
| 2017 | £249,995 | £88,750 | £107,500 | £99,000 |
| 2018 | £157,498 | £110,000 | £132,995 | £109,000 |
| 2019 | £169,995 | £95,000 | £130,995 | £118,500 |
| 2020 | £197,995 | £87,750 | £147,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £194,995 | £98,000 | £168,600 | £132,250 |
| 2022 | £220,998 | £182,500 | £155,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £233,395 | £105,000 | £185,998 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £111,000 | £232,995 | £160,500 |
| 2025 | £269,995 | £157,500 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £180,000 | £205,000 | £163,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £180 | £125 | £117 |
| 2017 | £179 | £132 | £143 | £118 |
| 2018 | £175 | £138 | £144 | £129 |
| 2019 | £168 | £143 | £150 | £133 |
| 2020 | £173 | £134 | £159 | £132 |
| 2021 | £205 | £150 | £165 | £159 |
| 2022 | £226 | £252 | £201 | £171 |
| 2023 | £227 | £155 | £212 | £188 |
| 2024 | £231 | £189 | £222 | £199 |
| 2025 | £261 | £268 | £226 | £203 |
| 2026 | £301 | £229 | £236 | £192 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 1RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 51, Dawlands Close, Sheffield, S2 1SF | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 7, Beaumont Close, Sheffield, S2 1RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 10, Harborough Way, Sheffield, S2 1RG | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 27, Stonehirst Close, Sheffield, S2 1FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £204,995 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 25, Stonehirst Close, Sheffield, S2 1FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £259,995 |
In the S2 1RQ postcode area, located within Woodthorpe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Sheffield Park Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Pipworth Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Acres Hill Community Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S2 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rubans Convenience Store | 297 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield, S2 1FH | Walking directions to Rubans Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 30 Alison Crescent, Sheffield, S2 1AS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Littledale Convenience Store | 51-53 Mather Road, Sheffield, S9 4GP | Walking directions to Littledale Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 40 Manor Park Centre, Sheffield, S2 1WE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S2 1RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Abbey
Manor Castle - Elected 7 May 2026
Louise Haigh
Sheffield Heeley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S2 1RQ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around S2 1RQ in Manor Castle is £189,250 (about £224 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to S2 1RQ, including Sheffield Park Academy (Good), Pipworth Community Primary School (Good) and Acres Hill Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to S2 1RQ is Darnall, about 1,360 m away.
S2 1RQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,238 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Heeley covering S2 1RQ is Louise Haigh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ruth Abbey (Green Party).