Affluence in S26 2BJ
How S26 2BJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Aston
- Council
- Rotherham
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,502 (2024)
S26 2BJSheffield
How well off S26 2BJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S26 2BJ area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment7.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S26 2BJ area is broadly in line with that, at 52.6%. 23.1% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S26 2BJ area is well below that, at 23.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S26 2BJ area is well below that, at 19.1%. 22.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S26 2BJ sits in (Aston): about 1,502 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.