Postcode S2 1RQ 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 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 nearest station is Darnall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 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 the United Kingdom, 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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Manor Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,750 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £269,995 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £210,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 34 | £179,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 52 | £165,000 | £201 |
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 | £165,000 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £222,000 | £178,000 | £210,000 | £162,500 |
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 | £255 | £268 | £226 | £202 |
| 2026 | £344 | £195 | £236 | £187 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 1RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 305, Prince Of Wales Road, Sheffield, S2 1FH | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 291, Prince Of Wales Road, Sheffield, S2 1FH | Other | Leasehold | £30,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 51, Dawlands Close, Sheffield, S2 1SF | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around S2 1RQ in Woodthorpe is £190,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to S2 1RQ, including Pipworth Community Primary School (Good), Sheffield Park Academy (Good) and Archdale School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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).