Postcode district · Sheffield

S9 area guide

Who lives in S9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Sheffield
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Population: 50,691 (2024)

S9Postcode district · Sheffield

At a glance

What S9 is like

The S9 postcode district in Sheffield covers 706 live postcodes and is home to about 50,691 people across 26 census neighbourhoods. 49.5% of households own their home, 21.4% rent privately and 28.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 47.2% 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 S9 sold for a median of £150,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How S9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.1/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 41.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£150,000

Median over 150 sales in S9, 0% on the year before.

TransportMore

8.0/ 10

Excellent — 26 stations within a mile, 33 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

88%

of 17 rated schools in S9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£40,483

Average a year, before tax — higher than 13% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A student area
11.2% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
02
Higher crime than mostLook closer
41.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
A young populationPositive
22.8% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
04
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.1 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
05
A lot of social housingLook closer
28.6% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

Questions

S9 FAQs

Is S9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.1 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 41.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 88% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).

How much does a house cost in S9?

The median sale price over the last year was £150,000.

Homes in S9 sold for a median of £150,000 across 150 sales in the year to August 2026, 0% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is S9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 41.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around S9, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in S9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 7.8% of residents. 49.5% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (43.3%).

Which council covers S9?

S9 is in Sheffield.

S9 is in Sheffield, in Yorkshire and The Humber. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is S9?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 33 bus stops within 800m and 26 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Arena/Olympic Legacy Park to City, 0.1 miles away.

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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