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S2 5ST

Blonk Street

City

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Overview

Postcode S2 5ST 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 Park Hill & Wybourn area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 266.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park Hill & Wybourn is £38,546 per year. The nearest station is Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Street Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
267
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Park Hill & Wybourn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Park Hill & Wybourn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 266.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Park Hill & Wybourn is £38,546 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from S2 5ST.

Flood risk

Low

Park Hill & Wybourn near S2 5ST has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S2 5ST
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge
0.2 mi

Castle Square

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Castle Square
0.3 mi

Hyde Park

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hyde Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S2 5ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth Street ParkLargeWalking directions to South Street Park
0.2 miNursery Street Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Street Pocket Park
0.3 miLove SquareSmallWalking directions to Love Square

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
641.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
90.88(+536%)
Violence and sexual offences
81.15(+84%)
Vehicle crime
40.76(+624%)
Public order
38.89(+340%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.53(+313%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
45.75%
African
31
14.62%
Pakistani
17
8.02%
Other
17
8.02%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
5.66%
Total population: 212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
33.82%
No qualifications
58
28.02%
Level 3 (A level)
46
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.42%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
63.79%
Owns outright
8
13.79%
Owns with a mortgage
5
8.62%
Social rents from council
5
8.62%
Other social rented
2
3.45%
Total households: 58

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 5ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S2 5ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat J, The Warehouse, Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SYFlatsLeasehold£164,000
03 Dec 202516, The Warehouse, Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SYFlatsLeasehold£200,000
03 Jun 20255, The Warehouse, Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SYFlatsLeasehold£270,000
18 Nov 2025Room 1, Alexandra House, Castlegate, Sheffield, S3 8LEOtherLeasehold£28,000
13 Jun 2025Room 16, Alexandra House, Castlegate, Sheffield, S3 8LEOtherLeasehold£31,500

Schools

In the S2 5ST postcode area, located within Park Hill & Wybourn, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S2 5ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryGrace Owen Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSheffield Hallam UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.6 miPrimaryPye Bank CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S2 5ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S2 5ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis5 Castle Mews, Sheffield, S3 8HXWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miImtinan Mini MarketBlonk Street, Sheffield, S3 8GAWalking directions to Imtinan Mini Market
0.1 miWaingate Express36,38,40 Waingate, Sheffield, S3 8LBWalking directions to Waingate Express
0.1 miOmega Extra Foods34-38 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JBWalking directions to Omega Extra Foods
0.2 miStaff Roi GambolWicker, Sheffield, S3 8HDWalking directions to Staff Roi Gambol

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 S2 5ST, 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)Park Hill & WybournE02006868
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 075GE01033268
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2011-07-01

Frequently asked questions about S2 5ST

Is S2 5ST (Park Hill & Wybourn) safe?

The area around S2 5ST records about 267 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near S2 5ST?

The median sale price around S2 5ST in Park Hill & Wybourn is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S2 5ST?

There are 14 schools close to S2 5ST, including Grace Owen Nursery School (Good), Sheffield Hallam University (Good) and Pye Bank CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S2 5ST?

The closest station to S2 5ST is Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge, about 280 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S2 5ST?

S2 5ST scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S2 5ST (Park Hill & Wybourn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S2 5ST is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maia Salman-Lord (Green Party).