S2 5 area guide
Who lives in S2 5, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Sheffield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 15,346 (2024)
S2 5Postcode sector · Sheffield
What S2 5 is like
The S2 5 postcode sector in Sheffield covers 166 live postcodes and is home to about 15,346 people across 8 census neighbourhoods. 34.9% of households own their home, 21.3% rent privately and 42.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 20–24, and 46.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in S2 5 sold for a median of £184,250 over the year to August 2026.
How S2 5 compares
Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.
More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.
Higher than most — 52.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average a year, before tax — higher than 7% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.
- 01A student area
16.4% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
- 02Higher crime than mostLook closer
52.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
- 03A young populationPositive
28.5% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
- 04More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
- 05A lot of social housingLook closer
42.9% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
S2 5 FAQs
01Is S2 5 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in S2 5?The median sale price over the last year was £184,250.
The median sale price over the last year was £184,250.
03Is S2 5 safe?How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
04Who lives in S2 5?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers S2 5?S2 5 is in Sheffield.
S2 5 is in Sheffield.
06How well connected is S2 5?Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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Postcodes in this sector
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